Compliance with statewide regulations for communication of patients' multidrug-resistant organism and Clostridium difficile status during transitions of care.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.08.025
Abstract: In 2014, Oregon implemented an interfacility transfer communication law requiring notification of multidrug-resistant organism status on patient transfer. Based on 2015 and 2016 statewide facility surveys, compliance was 77% and 87% for hospitals, and 67%… read more here.
Keywords: status; communication; compliance; multidrug resistant ... See more keywords
Multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) contamination of privacy curtains in nursing homes.
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.60
Abstract: Kristen E. Gibson MPH1a , John P. Mills MD2a, Julia A. Mantey MPH, MUP1, Bonnie J. Lansing LPN1, Marco Cassone MD, PhD1 and Lona Mody MD, MSc13 1Division of Geriatric and Palliative Care Medicine, Department… read more here.
Keywords: multidrug resistant; medicine; resistant organism; ann arbor ... See more keywords
Comprehensive Surveillance and Sampling Reveal Carbapenem-Resistant Organism Spreading in Tertiary Hospitals in China
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s367398
Abstract: Purpose Carbapenem-resistant organisms (CROs) have posed a great threat to antibiotic use and induce multi-drug resistance. Contamination of the hospital environment and infection of healthcare workers (HCWs) are reported as sources of nosocomial infections. Here,… read more here.
Keywords: environment hcws; resistant organism; carbapenem resistant; carbapenem ... See more keywords