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
2020
Oxygen nipple and nut (Christmas tree) adaptor contamination rates and decontamination with disinfecting wipes
Colandrea NA, Cleary ML, Peaper DR, Sullivan LK, Martinello RA, Murray TS. Oxygen nipple and nut (Christmas tree) adaptor contamination rates and decontamination with disinfecting wipes. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2020, 41: 396-399. PMID: 31983357, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBacteriaDecontaminationDisinfectantsDisposable EquipmentEquipment and SuppliesEquipment ContaminationHumansOxygen
2019
The effectiveness of a novel colorant additive in the daily cleaning of patient rooms
Rathod SN, Beauvais K, Sullivan LK, Sudikoff SN, Peaper DR, Martinello RA. The effectiveness of a novel colorant additive in the daily cleaning of patient rooms. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2019, 40: 721-723. PMID: 31032758, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2019.67.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Effectiveness of Common Healthcare Disinfectants against H1N1 Influenza Virus on Reusable Elastomeric Respirators
Subhash SS, Cavaiuolo M, Radonovich LJ, Eagan A, Lee ML, Campbell S, Martinello RA. Effectiveness of Common Healthcare Disinfectants against H1N1 Influenza Virus on Reusable Elastomeric Respirators. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2014, 35: 894-897. PMID: 24915224, DOI: 10.1086/676863.Peer-Reviewed Original Research