scholarly journals Final Report of the Lyme Disease Review Panel of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

2010 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul M. Lantos ◽  
William A. Charini ◽  
Gerald Medoff ◽  
Manuel H. Moro ◽  
David M. Mushatt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lyme Disease ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Review Panel

scholarly journals Response of the Infectious Diseases Society of America Lyme Disease Review Panel to Johnson and Stricker

2010 ◽  
Vol 51 (9) ◽  
pp. 1110-1111
Author(s):  
Paul M. Lantos ◽  
William A. Charini ◽  
Gerald Medoff ◽  
Manuel H. Moro ◽  
David M. Mushatt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lyme Disease ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Review Panel

scholarly journals 472. The Utility of Infectious Diseases E-consults in the Era of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S302-S303
Author(s):  
Hala Saad ◽  
Kruti Yagnik ◽  
Helen King ◽  
Roger Bedimo ◽  
Richard J Medford
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Panel Member ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
North Texas ◽  
Review Panel ◽  
The North ◽  
Time To Completion ◽  
Texas Health

Abstract Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid Infectious Diseases (ID) consultation has been required to answer novel questions regarding SARS-CoV-2 testing and infection prevention. We sought to evaluate the utility of e-consults to triage and provide rapid ID recommendations to providers. Methods We performed a retrospective study reviewing ID e-consults in three institutions in the North Texas region: Clements University Hospital (CUH), Parkland Hospital and Health System (PHHS), and the VA North Texas Health Care System (VA) from March 1, 2020 to May 15, 2020. Variables collected include age, sex, ethnicity, comorbidities, time to completion, reason for consult and outcome of consult (initiation or removal of personal protective equipment (PPE) and recommendation to test or retest for COVID-19). Results We performed all analysis using R studio (Version 1.3.959). Characteristics of 198 patients included: 112(57%) male, 86(43%) female, 86(43%) Caucasian, 71(36%) Hispanic, 42(21%) African American, 6(3%) Asian and mean(sd) age of 55.1(15.9). Patient comorbidities included: 89(45%) with a heart condition, 77(39%) diabetes, 30(15%) asthma and 14(7%) liver disease. Median time to completion for all hospitals was 4 hours(h); ((CUH (4h) vs PHHS (2h), p< 0.05; VA (5.5h) vs PHHS (2h) p< 0.05)). Most common reasons for e-consult included: (63)32% regarding re-testing ((CUH 14(21%) vs PHHS 43(50%), p< 0.05; CUH vs VA 14(27%), p< 0.05; PHHS vs VA, p< 0.05)), (61)31% testing ((CUH 25(37%) vs PHHS 39(45%), p< 0.05; CUH vs VA 7(16%), p< 0.05; PHHS vs VA, p< 0.05)) and 61(31%) infection prevention (IP). Based on the e-consult recommendation, 53(27%) of patients were tested ((CUH 31(45%) vs PHHS 11(13%), p< 0.05, CUH vs VA 11(25%), PHHS vs VA, p< 0.05)), 45(23%) were re-tested, 44(22%) of patients had PPE started on and 19% had PPE removed ((CUH 0(0%) vs PHHS 16(19%), p< 0.05; CUH vs VA 21(48%), p< 0.05; PHHS vs VA, p< 0.05)). Reason for Consult Conclusion E-consult services can provide prompt ID input during the COVID-19 pandemic, minimizing the risk of infection to the patient and health care workers while preserving PPE and testing supplies. Disclosures Roger Bedimo, MD, MS, Gilead Sciences (Consultant)Merck & Co. (Advisor or Review Panel member)ViiV Healthcare (Advisor or Review Panel member, Research Grant or Support)

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Final Report: Waste Package Materials Performance Peer Review Panel

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.N. Bailey ◽  
J.D. Cloud ◽  
T.E. Rodgers ◽  
S.E. Summers
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Review Panel ◽  
Waste Package ◽  
Package Materials
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