2022
A mixed-methods evaluation on the efficacy and perceptions of needleless connector disinfectants
Roberts SC, Hendrix CA, Edwards LM, Feinn RS, Martinello RA, Murray TS. A mixed-methods evaluation on the efficacy and perceptions of needleless connector disinfectants. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2022, 44: 230-233. PMID: 35387702, PMCID: PMC9929708, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.72.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords2-PropanolCatheters, IndwellingChlorhexidineCross InfectionDisinfectantsDisinfectionHumansConceptsNeedleless connectorsMixed-methods evaluationNursing staffOverall bacterial burdenBloodstream infection preventionAcademic tertiary hospitalIsopropyl alcohol wipesSterile water controlTertiary hospitalNursing assessmentBacterial burdenInfection preventionImproved complianceStaff complianceChlorhexidine gluconateScrub timeConvenience sampleAlcohol wipesStaphylococcus epidermidisEfficacyProduct efficacyDry timeWipesDisinfection practicesCompliance
2021
Genetic Evaluation of Nosocomial Candida auris Transmission
Roberts SC, Zembower TR, Ozer EA, Qi C. Genetic Evaluation of Nosocomial Candida auris Transmission. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 2021, 59: 10.1128/jcm.02252-20. PMID: 33472901, PMCID: PMC8092739, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.02252-20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntifungal AgentsCandidaCross InfectionDisease OutbreaksHumansMicrobial Sensitivity Tests