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 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
2013
Comprehensive survey of hand hygiene measurement and improvement practices in the Veterans Health Administration
Reisinger HS, Yin J, Radonovich L, Knighton VT, Martinello RA, Hodgson MJ, Perencevich E. Comprehensive survey of hand hygiene measurement and improvement practices in the Veterans Health Administration. American Journal Of Infection Control 2013, 41: 989-993. PMID: 23932826, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2013.04.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Health AdministrationVHA medical centersMedical CenterHH complianceHealth AdministrationImprovement interventionsHH compliance ratesHand hygiene policyHygiene measurementsHealth care systemNational health care systemHH opportunitiesCompliance rateClinical staffRoom entryCare systemHH productsMandatory education programHygiene policyInterventionNational surveyAdministrationComplianceMajorityEducation programs