Infection control consultation in a 150-bed acute care hospital: Making this unobserved and unmeasured critical job function visible

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 401-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patti S. Grant ◽  
Alex T. Kim
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Acute Care Hospital ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Job Function

scholarly journals The scope of a weekly infection control team rounding in an acute-care teaching hospital: a pilot study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeon Su Jeong ◽  
Jin Hwa Kim ◽  
Seungju Lee ◽  
So Young Lee ◽  
Sun Mi Oh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Acute Care Hospital ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Control Program ◽  
Real Field ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Infection Control Program ◽  
Functional Coverage

Abstract Activities of infection control and prevention are diverse and complicated. Regular and well-organized inspection of infection control is essential element of infection control program. The aim of study was to identify strong points and limitations of weekly infection control rounding (ICTR) in an acute care hospital. We conducted infection control rounding weekly to improve the compliance of infection control in the real field at a 734-bed academic hospital in Republic of Korea between January, 18, 2018 to December, 26, 2018. We investigated the functional coverage of a weekly ICTR. The result of the rounding are categorized well maintained, improvement is needed, long-term support such as space or manpower is needed, not applicable and could not observed. ICTR visited median 7 times [interquartile range (IQR) 6–7 times] per department. When visiting a department, ICTR observed median 16 practices (IQR 12–22). There were 7452 results of practices. Of those results, 75% were monitored properly, 22% were not applicable, and 4% were difficult-to-observe. Among applicable practice results, the most common practices that were difficult to observe were strategies to prevent catheter-related surgical site infections and pneumonia, injection safety practices, and strategies to prevent occupationally-acquired infections. The ICTR was able to maintain regular visits to each department; however, additional observation is necessary to eliminate blind spots.* These authors contributed equally

scholarly journals Status of Tuberculosis Infection Control Programs in Canadian Acute Care Hospitals, 1989 to 1993 – Part 1

1997 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 188-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Holton ◽  
Shirley Paton ◽  
Helen Gibson ◽  
Geoffrey Taylor ◽  
Carol Whyman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Acute Care Hospital ◽  
Acute Care Hospitals ◽  
Respiratory Protection ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Environmental Controls ◽  
Hospital Infection Control

OBJECTIVE: To document tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control activities in Canadian acute care hospitals from 1989 to 1993.DESIGN: Retrospective questionnaire.PARTICIPANTS: All members of the Community and Hospital Infection Control Association-Canada and l’Association des professionnels pour la prévention des infections who lived in Canada and worked in an acute care hospital received a questionnaire. One questionnaire per hospital was completed.OUTCOME: The study documented the number of respiratory TB cases admitted to the hospital, the type of engineering and environmental controls available, and the type of occupational tuberculin skin test (TST) screening programs offered by the hospital.RESULTS: Questionnaires were received from 319 hospitals. Ninety-nine (32%) hospitals did not admit a respiratory TB case during the study. Thirty-one (10%) hospitals averaged six or more TB cases per year. TST results were reported for 47,181 health care workers, and 819 (1.7%) were reported as TST converters; physicians had a significantly higher TST conversion rate than other occupational groups. Most hospitals did not have isolation rooms with air exhausted outside the building, negative air pressure and six or more air changes per hour. Surgical masks were used as respiratory protection by 74% of staff.CONCLUSIONS: Canadian hospitals can expect to admit TB patients. Participating hospitals did not meet TB engineering or environmental recommendations published in 1990 and 1991. In addition, occupational TB screening programs in 1989 to 1993 did not meet Canadian recommendations published in 1988.

Identifying the time to cure for patients with classic scabies after infection control intervention in acute care hospital settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 588-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jebyung Park ◽  
Se Yoon Park ◽  
Jaijun Han ◽  
So Young Lee ◽  
Gil Eun Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Acute Care Hospital ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Control Intervention

scholarly journals A Dynamic 2-in-1 Approach to Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship in a Long Term Acute Care Hospital

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sindhura Kompella ◽  
Suganya Chandramohan ◽  
Amar Krishna ◽  
John Kacir ◽  
Teena Chopra
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Antibiotic Stewardship ◽  
Acute Care Hospital ◽  
Care Hospital

Comparative Evaluation of Malnutrition Screening in Oncology Patients in an Acute Care Hospital: A Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinha Chandni Sen ◽  
LaSalle Colette ◽  
Argabright Debra ◽  
Hollenbeck Clarie B
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Acute Care Hospital ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Oncology Patients

scholarly journals 868. Investigations of Healthcare-Associated Elizabethkingia Infections – United States, 2013-2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S472-S472
Author(s):  
Matthew B Crist ◽  
John R McQuiston ◽  
Maroya Spalding Walters ◽  
Elizabeth Soda ◽  
Heather Moulton-Meissner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Patient Exposure ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Water Management Plans ◽  
Healthcare Associated ◽  
Ventilated Patients

Abstract Background Elizabethkingia (EK) are non-motile gram-negative rods found in soil and water and are an emerging cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). We describe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consultations for healthcare-associated EK infections and outbreaks. Methods CDC maintains records of consultations with state or local health departments related to HAI outbreaks and infection control breaches. We reviewed consultations involving EK species as the primary pathogen of concern January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2019 and summarized data on healthcare settings, infection types, laboratory analysis, and control measures. Results We identified 9 consultations among 8 states involving 73 patient infections. Long-term acute-care hospitals (LTACHs) accounted for 4 consultations and 32 (43%) infections, and skilled nursing facilities with ventilated patients (VSNFs) accounted for 2 consultations and 31 (42%) infections. Other settings included an acute care hospital, an assisted living facility, and an outpatient ear, nose, and throat clinic. Culture sites included the respiratory tract (n=7 consultations), blood (n=4), and sinus tract (n=1), and E. anophelis was the most commonly identified species. Six consultations utilized whole genome sequencing (WGS); 4 identified closely related isolates from different patients and 2 also identified closely related environmental and patient isolates. Mitigation measures included efforts to reduce EK in facility water systems, such as the development of water management plans, consulting water management specialists, flushing water outlets, and monitoring water quality, as well as efforts to minimize patient exposure such as cleaning of shower facilities and equipment, storage of respiratory therapy supplies away from water sources, and use of splash guards on sinks. Conclusion EK is an important emerging pathogen that causes HAI outbreaks, particularly among chronically ventilated patients. LTACHs and VSNFs accounted for the majority of EK consultations and patient infections. Robust water management plans and infection control practices to minimize patient exposure to contaminated water in these settings are important measures to reduce infection risk among vulnerable patients. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

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