2017
Norovirus and Clostridium difficile outbreaks
Fisher A, Dembry LM. Norovirus and Clostridium difficile outbreaks. Current Opinion In Infectious Diseases 2017, 30: 440-447. PMID: 28538249, DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000000382.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfection prevention measuresHealthcare settingsInfection prevention practicesAntimicrobial stewardship initiativesInfection prevention approachClostridium difficile outbreakBaseline infection ratesRisk of transmissionPrevention measuresDifficile infectionAsymptomatic carriersGastrointestinal outbreaksDifficile outbreaksAntimicrobial stewardshipTouch disinfection systemsTesting modalitiesInfection ratePrevention practicesClostridium difficileEnvironmental disinfectionSuch outbreaksVulnerable populationsPrevention approachesStewardship initiativesNorovirus
2016
Unique perspectives, unified voice
Dembry L, Dolan S. Unique perspectives, unified voice. American Journal Of Infection Control 2016, 45: 2-3. PMID: 28065329, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.10.016.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Universal Glove and Gown Use and Acquisition of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the ICU: A Randomized Trial
Harris AD, Pineles L, Belton B, Johnson JK, Shardell M, Loeb M, Newhouse R, Dembry L, Braun B, Perencevich EN, Hall KK, Morgan DJ, Shahryar S, Price C, Gadbaw J, Drees M, Kett D, Muñoz-Price L, Jacob J, Herwaldt L, Sulis C, Yokoe D, Maragakis L, Lissauer M, Zervos M, Warren D, Carver R, Anderson D, Calfee D, Bowling J, Safdar N. Universal Glove and Gown Use and Acquisition of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the ICU: A Randomized Trial. JAMA 2013, 310: 1571-1580. PMID: 24097234, PMCID: PMC4026208, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2013.277815.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCross InfectionEnterococcusFemaleGloves, ProtectiveGram-Positive Bacterial InfectionsGuideline AdherenceHand DisinfectionHumansInfection ControlIntensive Care UnitsMaleMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusMiddle AgedPersonnel, HospitalStaphylococcal InfectionsSurgical AttireVancomycin ResistanceConceptsIntensive care unitMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusVancomycin-resistant EnterococcusIntervention ICUsSurgical intensive care unitPrimary outcomeHand hygiene complianceSecondary outcomesAdverse eventsPatient contactUniversal gloveVRE acquisitionUsual careMRSA acquisitionGown useHygiene complianceAcquisition of MRSAAntibiotic-resistant bacteriaControl intensive care unitHealth care-associated infectionsStudy periodKey secondary outcomesBaseline periodCare-associated infectionsHealth care workersDoes health care role and experience influence perception of safety culture related to preventing infections?
Braun BI, Harris AD, Richards CL, Belton BM, Dembry LM, Morton DJ, Xiao Y. Does health care role and experience influence perception of safety culture related to preventing infections? American Journal Of Infection Control 2013, 41: 638-641. PMID: 23809690, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2012.09.006.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Perceptions of hand hygiene practices in China
Yuan CT, Dembry LM, Higa B, Fu M, Wang H, Bradley EH. Perceptions of hand hygiene practices in China. Journal Of Hospital Infection 2008, 71: 157-162. PMID: 19013685, PMCID: PMC7132447, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2008.09.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAttitude of Health PersonnelChinaCross InfectionHand DisinfectionHumansInfection ControlInterviews as TopicConceptsHand hygiene practicesProper hand hygiene practicesHygiene practicesInfection controlHand hygieneImportant infection control measuresHospital's infection control departmentInfection control measuresPublic health staffHealthcare-associated infectionsEffective infection controlInfection control departmentQuality of careAdequate knowledgeHealth staffHospital workersCompliance rateHospitalKey hospitalsPotential strategyHygieneControl measuresData feedback
2007
Promotion of hand hygiene techniques through use of a surveillance tool
Pashman J, Bradley EH, Wang H, Higa B, Fu M, Dembry LM. Promotion of hand hygiene techniques through use of a surveillance tool. Journal Of Hospital Infection 2007, 66: 249-254. PMID: 17544167, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2007.03.018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2005
Recommended Modifications and Applications of the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System for Hospital Emergency Management
Arnold JL, Dembry LM, Tsai MC, Dainiak N, Rodoplu Ü, Schonfeld DJ, Parwani V, Paturas J, Cannon C, Selig S. Recommended Modifications and Applications of the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System for Hospital Emergency Management. Prehospital And Disaster Medicine 2005, 20: 290-300. PMID: 16295165, DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x00002740.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHospital emergency managementHospital healthcare workersHealthcare workersHospital Emergency Incident Command SystemMental health needsHospital emergency responseHealth needsSevere acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreakSignificant mental health needsTypes of patientsRespiratory syndrome outbreakMental health supportTokyo subway sarin attackInfectious patientsFurther experiencePatientsHealth supportResource-deficient settingsHealthcare systemUnit leadersSpecial proficiencyEmergency managementIncident Command SystemSarin attackEmergency
1999
A Decade of Prevalence Surveys in a Tertiary-Care Center: Trends in Nosocomial Infection Rates, Device Utilization, and Patient Acuity
Weinstein J, Mazon D, Pantelick E, Reagan-Cirincione P, Dembry L, Hierholzer W. A Decade of Prevalence Surveys in a Tertiary-Care Center: Trends in Nosocomial Infection Rates, Device Utilization, and Patient Acuity. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 1999, 20: 543-548. PMID: 10466554, DOI: 10.1086/501675.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNosocomial infection ratesAcute care patientsNosocomial bloodstream infectionsPrevalence surveyNosocomial infectionsInfection rateBloodstream infectionsPotential quality improvement initiativesAbnormal laboratory indicatorsAnnual prevalence surveysInvasive device utilizationTertiary care centerAbnormal laboratory valuesSeverity of illnessAcute care bedsInfection control practitionersSurveillance System dataRate of infectionQuality improvement initiativesObstetric-gynecologic servicesCase mix indexChart reviewCare patientsFoley catheterLaboratory indicatorsManagement of a Sabiá Virus-Infected Patient in a US Hospital
Armstrong L, Dembry L, Rainey P, Russi M, Khan A, Fischer S, Edberg S, Ksiazek T, Rollin P, Peters CJ. Management of a Sabiá Virus-Infected Patient in a US Hospital. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 1999, 20: 176-182. PMID: 10100543, DOI: 10.1086/501607.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIsolation precautionsUS hospitalsViral hemorrhagic fever patientsUniversity-affiliated medical centerVirus-infected patientsLocal hospital settingLaboratory-acquired infectionsPatient care settingsEnhanced precautionsNosocomial transmissionEarly diseaseFever patientsVirus antibodiesHealthcare workersSecondary casesVirus infectionMedical CenterHospital settingSecondary infectionLocal hospitalPatientsHospital staffAerosol spreadSabiá virusClinical specimens
1996
Control of endemic glycopeptide-resistant enterococci.
Dembry LM, Uzokwe K, Zervos MJ. Control of endemic glycopeptide-resistant enterococci. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 1996, 17: 286-92. PMID: 8727617, DOI: 10.1086/647297.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVancomycin-resistant EnterococcusRenal unitsEradication of carriageVRE stool colonizationCommunity teaching hospitalPatient carriageBarrier precautionsOral doxycyclineFurther patientsStool colonizationGlycopeptide-resistant enterococciCulture surveyTeaching hospitalPatientsStudy periodEnterococcus faeciumEnterococcus gallinarumCarriageRifampinDoxycyclineEnterococcusControl measuresDaysUseful measureHospital
1995
Treatment of a Laboratory-Acquired Sabiá Virus Infection
Barry M, Russi M, Armstrong L, Geller D, Tesh R, Dembry L, Gonzalez J, Khan A, Peters C. Treatment of a Laboratory-Acquired Sabiá Virus Infection. New England Journal Of Medicine 1995, 333: 294-296. PMID: 7596373, DOI: 10.1056/nejm199508033330505.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes