Using Positive Deviance in the prevention and control of MRSA infections in a Colombian hospital: a time-series analysis
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DOI: 10.1017/s095026881600306x
Abstract: SUMMARY Positive Deviance (PD) is a process to achieve a social and cultural change. This strategy has been used for the control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in some health institutions in the United… read more here.
Keywords: time series; mrsa infections; control; positive deviance ... See more keywords
Invasive MRSA infections in neurosurgical patients – a decade of progress
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2016.1260688
Abstract: Abstract Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important cause of bloodstream infection (BSI), which is declining in many countries, including Ireland. However, it also causes other invasive infections, such as meningitis in neurosurgical patients.… read more here.
Keywords: neurosurgical patients; mrsa infections; infection; per 000 ... See more keywords
Differences in Pre- and Post-dischcarge Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection rates by colonization status in US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx162.107
Abstract: Abstract Background Little is known about how MRSA infection rates differ between patients who are colonized on admission compared with those who acquire colonization during an inpatient stay. In addition, most studies focus on MRSA… read more here.
Keywords: infection rates; mrsa infections; post discharge; infection ... See more keywords
Electronic Detection of MRSA Infections in a National VA Population Augments Current Manual Process
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1706
Abstract: Abstract Background Automated measurement of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) can improve the efficiency and reliability of surveillance. Within the VA, inpatient MRSA HAIs are manually reviewed and reported to the Inpatient Evaluation Center (IPEC). These MRSA… read more here.
Keywords: electronic detection; algorithm; mrsa infections; mrsa ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the statutory surveillance system for invasive MRSA infections in Germany, 2016–2017
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5971-y
Abstract: BackgroundMandatory notification of invasive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections was introduced for laboratories in Germany in 2009. The aims were to support local health authorities (LHAs) in their mandate to prevent and control infections in… read more here.
Keywords: system; mrsa infections; 2016 2017; surveillance ... See more keywords
Eleven-Year surveillance of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections at an Academic Health Centre
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DOI: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2022.63.1.2387
Abstract: Summary Introduction Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important human pathogen associated with nosocomial and community infections. There is a continual focus on the epidemiology of this public health threat owing to the increase in… read more here.
Keywords: health; methicillin resistant; staphylococcus aureus; mrsa infections ... See more keywords
Risk Factors Associated with Methicillin Resistance in Hospitalized Newborn Infants with Staphylococcus aureus Infection
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s367912
Abstract: Background An increasing number of infections due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) have been reported worldwide. To explore the risk factors associated with methicillin-resistance among the neonates with confirmed S. aureus infections and thereby… read more here.
Keywords: factors associated; staphylococcus aureus; risk factors; resistance ... See more keywords