2022
Human factors analysis of the disinfection of central-line needleless connectors
Martinello R, Hebden J, Drews F, Pegues D. Human factors analysis of the disinfection of central-line needleless connectors. Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology 2022, 2: s32-s33. PMCID: PMC9614877, DOI: 10.1017/ash.2022.117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCentral line-associated bloodstream infectionsFocus groupsCentral venous access devicesIdentified perceived barriersAcademic medical centerMultiple-methods studyOpen-ended questionsFocus group discussionsBloodstream infectionsNeedleless connectorsNursing staffRisk of central line-associated bloodstream infectionsIdentified barriersOngoing educationConvenience sampleKnowledge deficitsScrubbing timeNursesIncreased workloadElectronic toolsAssess complianceMedical CenterRecommended timeMedical ICULess workloadA 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 ResearchConceptsNeedleless 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
2003
Correlation Between Healthcare Workers' Knowledge of Influenza Vaccine and Vaccine Receipt
Martinello RA, Jones L, Topal JE. Correlation Between Healthcare Workers' Knowledge of Influenza Vaccine and Vaccine Receipt. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2003, 24: 845-847. PMID: 14649773, DOI: 10.1086/502147.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersAttitude of Health PersonnelConnecticutCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Care SurveysHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInfluenza VaccinesInfluenza, HumanInternship and ResidencyMedical Staff, HospitalNursesNursing Staff, HospitalOccupational ExposureStudents, MedicalVaccinationWorkforceConceptsInfluenza vaccination ratesHealthcare workersVaccine declinationVaccine receiptVaccination ratesNursing staffOverall influenza vaccination ratePhysician staffVaccine misconceptionsInfluenza vaccine receiptLarge urban teaching hospitalHealthcare workers' knowledgeInfluenza vaccine acceptanceUrban teaching hospitalCross-sectional studyCurrent vaccination statusBasic knowledge questionsKnowledge questionsInfluenza vaccinationNosocomial transmissionVaccination statusInfluenza vaccineVaccine knowledgeVaccine acceptanceTeaching hospital