2013
Validation of the surveillance and reporting of central line-associated bloodstream infection denominator data
Backman LA, Nobert G, Melchreit R, Fekieta R, Dembry LM. Validation of the surveillance and reporting of central line-associated bloodstream infection denominator data. American Journal Of Infection Control 2013, 42: 28-33. PMID: 24176605, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2013.06.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDenominator dataBlinded retrospective chart reviewCentral line-associated infectionsLine-associated infectionsRetrospective chart reviewAcute care hospitalsNational surveillance systemComparison of hospitalSignificant differencesChart reviewCare hospitalPatient chartsHospitalInternal validationConnecticut DepartmentPublic healthSurveillance systemCountCLDStrict definitionDaysReportingInfection
2009
Critical Challenges Ahead in Bioterrorism Preparedness Training for Clinicians
Hartwig KA, Burich D, Cannon C, Massari L, Mueller L, Dembry LM. Critical Challenges Ahead in Bioterrorism Preparedness Training for Clinicians. Prehospital And Disaster Medicine 2009, 24: 47-53. PMID: 19557957, DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x00006531.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYale New Haven Health SystemPhysicians' confidence levelsPercent of physiciansEmergency medicine physiciansMedicine physiciansInfectious agentsResponse rateInfectious diseasesHealth systemPhysiciansCliniciansPreparedness trainingConnecticut DepartmentHigh rateMedical education creditsReporting incidentsBioterrorism preparednessCME coursesHigh confidence rateDisease threatsGreater trainingDisease recognitionEducation creditDisease