A systematic review of waterborne infections from nontuberculous mycobacteria in health care facility water systems.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2016.12.002
Abstract: Healthcare-acquired infections are an increasing problem for health care providers and policy makers. Water is an overlooked source of infectious microorganisms in health care facilities. Waterborne nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous, and particularly problematic in… read more here.
Keywords: facility water; health; health care; care facility ... See more keywords
Discharge to Inpatient Care Facility After Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Postdischarge Outcomes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.06.221
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Vertebral compression fractures are a common clinical occurrence in elderly individuals with osteoporosis. No current evidence exists on risk factors and clinical impact of discharge to inpatient (IP) care facility after vertebral augmentation procedures.… read more here.
Keywords: risk; care facility; discharge; care ... See more keywords
Gut microbiota composition in health-care facility-and community-onset diarrheic patients with Clostridioides difficile infection
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90380-7
Abstract: The role of gut microbiota in the establishment and development of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) has been widely discussed. Studies showed the impact of CDI on bacterial communities and the importance of some genera and… read more here.
Keywords: health care; difficile infection; clostridioides difficile; infection ... See more keywords
Lower AM-PAC "6-Clicks" Basic Mobility Score Predicts Discharge to a Postacute Care Facility among Patients in Cardiac Intensive Care Units.
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DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab252
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the ability of the AM-PAC"6-Clicks" Basic Mobility Short Form to predict patient discharge destination (home vs postacute care facility) from the cardiac intensive care unit (ICU),… read more here.
Keywords: care; discharge; care facility; postacute care ... See more keywords
Unintentional Pediatric Lithium Exposure
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002800
Abstract: Objectives Lithium is an uncommon pediatric exposure, and the effects of accidental or exploratory ingestions are not well characterized. This study examined the clinical effects and outcomes of unintentional lithium ingestions treated in a health… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric lithium; care facility; lithium; care ... See more keywords
A systematic review of long‐term care facility characteristics associated with COVID‐19 outcomes
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17434
Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on long‐term care facility residents and staff. Our objective was to review the empirical evidence on facility characteristics associated with COVID‐19 cases and deaths. read more here.
Keywords: facility; long term; care facility; facility characteristics ... See more keywords
Return to community living and mortality after moving to a long‐term care facility: A nationally representative cohort study
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18144
Abstract: Recent long‐term care facility (LTCF) policy has focused on transitioning nursing home (NH) residents back to community settings, yet we lack recent descriptions of this phenomenon and how it compares in assisted living (AL). read more here.
Keywords: long term; term care; care facility;
Guidelines for Frontline Health Care Staff Safety for COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1177/2150132720938046
Abstract: This document establishes safety guidelines for physicians, nurses, and allied health care and facility staff who may be exposed to patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a health care facility.… read more here.
Keywords: health care; staff; care facility; safety ... See more keywords
Training Nursing Staff to Improve Diabetes Care for Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) Residents
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DOI: 10.2337/db18-699-p
Abstract: One out of four people age 65 and older residing in a long term care facility (LTCF) has type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Care and management of this population is a challenge for nurses and other… read more here.
Keywords: staff; ltcf residents; long term; care facility ... See more keywords
Assessing the quality of primary care in Haiti
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DOI: 10.2471/blt.16.179846
Abstract: Abstract Objective To develop a composite measure of primary care quality and apply it to Haiti’s primary care system. Methods Using the Primary Health Care Performance Initiative’s framework, we defined four domains of primary care… read more here.
Keywords: care; quality; primary care; care facility ... See more keywords
Impact of the COVID-19 Lockdown on a Long-Term Care Facility: The Role of Social Contact
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11080986
Abstract: (1) Background: Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) have been harmed by the coronavirus, and older adults have remained isolated for a long time with many restrictions. The aim of this study was to measure the decline… read more here.
Keywords: long term; care facility; social contact; care ... See more keywords