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High level disinfection of a home care device; to boil or not to boil?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.018
Summary: We developed a percutaneous electrical transducer for home therapy of chronic pain, a device that requires high level disinfection between uses. The utility of boiling water to provide high l...
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K.L. Winthrop,
N. Homestead
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Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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25 January 2012 |
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Blood-borne virus transmission in healthcare settings in Ireland: review of patient notification exercises 1997–2011
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.013
Summary: A review of patient notification exercises (PNEs) carried out in Ireland between 1997 and 2011 to investigate potential exposure to blood-borne viruses (BBVs) in healthcare settings was under...
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S. Donohue,
L. Thornton,
K. Kelleher
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Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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24 January 2012 |
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Legionella pneumophila contamination in a steam towel warmer in a hospital setting
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.011
Summary: For prevention of nosocomial legionellosis, environmental investigation to identify possible infectious sources is essential. An environmental study in a ward of our hospital revealed that a ...
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F. Higa,
M. Koide,
A. Haroon,
S. Haranaga,
T. Yamashiro,
M. Tateyama,
J. Fujita
et al.
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Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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24 January 2012 |
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Effect of surface coating and finish upon the cleanability of bed rails and the spread of Staphylococcus aureus
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.005
Summary: Background: Bacterial reservoirs in the near-patient environment are likely vectors of healthcare-acquired infection. Aim: To conduct a laboratory-based study to confirm a previous clinical f...
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S. Ali,
G. Moore,
A.P.R. Wilson
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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24 January 2012 |
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Response: Providing strong evidence of nosocomial outbreak of hepatitis B virus infection
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.009
In response to the letter submitted by Pourkarim et al., I would like to provide further clarification regarding the extensive multi-disciplinary investigation which took place into a nosocomial outbr...
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K. Burns
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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19 January 2012 |
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Reply to: ‘Hand hygiene: are we trying to make the patient the fail safe system?’
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.008
May I add to the exchange of letters regarding hand hygiene with an additional observation from someone who was himself a patient. When three years ago I was transferred from the emergency department ...
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C.L. Packham
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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18 January 2012 |
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Nosocomial outbreak of Pantoea agglomerans bacteraemia associated with contaminated anticoagulant citrate dextrose solution: new name, old bug?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.006
Summary: We describe an outbreak investigation of Pantoea agglomerans bacteraemia associated with anticoagulant citrate–dextrose 46% (ACD) solution prepared in-house. A healthy man presented with sept...
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Í. Boszczowski,
J. Nóbrega de Almeida Júnior,
É.J. Peixoto de Miranda,
M. Pinheiro Freire,
T. Guimarães,
C.E. Chaves,
D.P. Cais,
T.M.V. Strabelli,
C.F. Risek,
R.E. Soares,
F. Rossi,
S.F. Costa,
A.S. Levin
et al.
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Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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16 January 2012 |
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Providing strong evidence of nosocomial outbreak of hepatitis B virus infection
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.10.017
We read with great interest the article ‘Nosocomial outbreak of hepatitis B virus infection involving two hospitals in the Republic of Ireland’ by Burns et al. The authors describe how five patients w...
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S. Amini-Bavil-Olyaee,
P. Maes,
M. Van Ranst,
M.R. Pourkarim
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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16 January 2012 |
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Catheter application, insertion vein and length of ICU stay prior to insertion affect the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infection
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.11.012
Summary: Background: The Dutch PREZIES surveillance scheme for catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSI) collects data on infection rates and related risk factors. Aim: To evaluate risk factors ...
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T.I.I. van der Kooi,
J.C. Wille,
B.H.B. van Benthem
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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13 January 2012 |
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Diploma in Hospital Infection Control
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.002
We are pleased to announce that the following candidates have been awarded the Diploma in Hospital Infection Control by examination or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
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Announcement
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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11 January 2012 |
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A large exposure to Brucella melitensis in a diagnostic laboratory
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.004
Summary: Background: Brucella species are easily transmitted by aerosols and can be acquired in the laboratory. Aim: To report the management of a large exposure to Brucella melitensis that occurred o...
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I.-C. Sam,
R. Karunakaran,
A. Kamarulzaman,
S. Ponnampalavanar,
S.F. Syed Omar,
K.P. Ng,
M.Y. Mohd Yusof,
P.S. Hooi,
F.L. Jafar,
S. AbuBakar
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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11 January 2012 |
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Infection control ‘undercover’: a patient experience
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.003
As a National Health Service microbiologist and former editor of the Journal of Hospital Infection, most of my professional time is spent managing nosocomial infection. Becoming a patient was not part...
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S.J. Dancer
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Discussion
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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09 January 2012 |
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Outcome of central venous catheter-related bacteraemia according to compliance with guidelines: experience with 91 episodes
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.11.018
Summary: Background: Infection is a major complication associated with the use of central venous catheters. Guidelines for medical management of catheter-related bacteraemia have been published, but n...
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C. Wintenberger,
O. Epaulard,
V. Hincky-Vitrat,
J.P. Brion,
C. Recule,
P. François,
J.P. Stahl,
P. Pavese
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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09 January 2012 |
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Prevalence survey of healthcare-associated infections in Argentina; comparison with England, Wales, Northern Ireland and South Africa
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.12.001
Summary: Background: Prevalence surveillance methodology is the systematic observation of the occurrence and distribution of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) so that appropriate actions can be...
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R. Durlach,
G. McIlvenny,
R.G. Newcombe,
G. Reid,
L. Doherty,
C. Freuler,
V. Rodríguez,
A.G. Duse,
E.T.M. Smyth
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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09 January 2012 |
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Final comment on letter by Allegranzi et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.11.005
We thank our respected colleagues for their interest and comments on our work and are grateful to learn that both World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended formulations will probably be changed in o...
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G. Kampf,
C. Ostermeyer
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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12 December 2011 |
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Do staffing and workload levels influence the risk of new meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus acquisitions in a well-resourced intensive care unit?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2011.10.008
Summary: Background: There is limited knowledge of existing relationships between new meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) acquisitions, staffing and workload levels in Australia. Aim: Th...
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F. Kong,
D. Cook,
D.L. Paterson,
M. Whitby,
A. Clements
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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28 November 2011 |