2020
Clinical impact of rapid influenza PCR in the adult emergency department on patient management, ED length of stay, and nosocomial infection rate
Peaper DR, Branson B, Parwani V, Ulrich A, Shapiro MJ, Clemons C, Campbell M, Owen M, Martinello RA, Landry ML. Clinical impact of rapid influenza PCR in the adult emergency department on patient management, ED length of stay, and nosocomial infection rate. Influenza And Other Respiratory Viruses 2020, 15: 254-261. PMID: 32851793, PMCID: PMC7902247, DOI: 10.1111/irv.12800.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCross InfectionEmergency Service, HospitalHumansInfluenza, HumanLength of StayPolymerase Chain ReactionConceptsEmergency departmentInfluenza PCRPatient managementClinical redesignED lengthInfluenza seasonED workflowPCR testingBed transfersAnti-influenza medicationsDiverse emergency departmentsHospital-acquired influenzaInfluenza-positive patientsHA influenzaNosocomial infection ratesDiagnosis of influenzaAdult emergency departmentAnti-viral therapyCommon presenting concernPost-intervention periodPre-post studyED LOSED patientsSignificant morbidityTherapeutic guidelines
2019
Conversion of a Conference Room into a Low-Acuity Inpatient Medical Unit: A Creative Response to Influenza-Related Surge
Fogerty RL, Cabie M, Doyle D, Brien P, Beley P, Jansen L, Stump L, Gaffney J, Ferencz KW, Lourenco C, Cushing W, Williams E, Marseglia J, Martinello RA, Morris V. Conversion of a Conference Room into a Low-Acuity Inpatient Medical Unit: A Creative Response to Influenza-Related Surge. The Joint Commission Journal On Quality And Patient Safety 2019, 45: 524-529. PMID: 31164262, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2019.02.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfluenza-like illnessInpatient acute careEmergency department careAcademic medical centerInpatient medical unitsNumber of inpatientsED lengthInfluenza seasonED patientsAcute careInpatient admissionsInfection preventionHospital careMedical CenterInpatient unitMedical unitsValid optionClinical unitsCareAdmissionDisaster planClinical environmentNonclinical areasPatientsStay
2018
Detection of influenza myocarditis using national healthcare safety network surveillance definitions accounting for fever in older adults
Datta R, Helou E, Tucker M, John B, Martinello RA, Malinis M. Detection of influenza myocarditis using national healthcare safety network surveillance definitions accounting for fever in older adults. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2018, 39: 1145-1147. PMID: 29945685, PMCID: PMC6540757, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2018.147.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2016
Organizational factors associated with Health Care Provider (HCP) influenza campaigns in the Veterans health care system: a qualitative study
Razouki Z, Knighton T, Martinello RA, Hirsch PR, McPhaul KM, Rose AJ, McCullough M. Organizational factors associated with Health Care Provider (HCP) influenza campaigns in the Veterans health care system: a qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research 2016, 16: 211. PMID: 27378468, PMCID: PMC4932695, DOI: 10.1186/s12913-016-1462-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow vaccination ratesVaccination ratesHealth care providersVaccination campaignFlu vaccination campaignFlu vaccination ratesVeterans Health Care SystemVeterans Health AdministrationHigh vaccination ratesDifferent vaccination ratesHealth care systemFlu campaignsInfluenza campaignUnvaccinated employeesVaccination statusCare providersUse of auditExecutive leadership involvementHealth AdministrationTelephone interviewsCare systemHigh levelsConstant comparison methodHigher proportionAdequate time
2015
Healthcare worker influenza declination form program
LaVela SL, Hill JN, Smith BM, Evans CT, Goldstein B, Martinello R. Healthcare worker influenza declination form program. American Journal Of Infection Control 2015, 43: 624-628. PMID: 25798775, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2015.02.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaccination ratesHealth care workers' vaccination ratesProspective interventional pilot studyInfluenza vaccine ratesInfluenza vaccine uptakeInterventional pilot studyHCW vaccination ratesPositive clinical implicationsControl/preventionSecondary outcomesHCW vaccinationVaccine ratesVaccine uptakeStaff hoursHospital shiftOngoing strategiesDeclination formClinical implicationsPilot studyUnit cultureLeadership engagementMonthsStaff timeOutcomesProgram costs
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 ResearchRecommendations from the National Vaccine Advisory Committee: Standards for Adult Immunization Practice
Orenstein W, Gellin B, Beigi R, Despres S, LaRussa P, Lynfield R, Maldonado Y, Morita J, Mouton C, Pisani A, Rawlins W, Rothholz M, Stenvig T, Tan L, Torres C, Viswanath K, Hetherington S, Hosbach P, Andrus J, Breidbart S, Daum R, Douglas C, Ehresmann K, Etkind P, Jarris P, Salisbury D, Spika J, Temte J, Villaseño I, Caserta V, Church R, Gruber M, Mabry-Hernandez I, Hill R, Kelman J, Martinello R, Mills J, Mulach B, Schuchat A, Shen A, Stanek C, Bridges C, Morita J, Orenstein W, Rothholz M, Stenvig T, Tan L, Torres C. Recommendations from the National Vaccine Advisory Committee: Standards for Adult Immunization Practice. Public Health Reports 2014, 129: 115-123. PMID: 24587544, PMCID: PMC3904889, DOI: 10.1177/003335491412900203.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAdvisory CommitteesFinancing, PersonalHealth PersonnelHealth Services AccessibilityHumansImmunization ScheduleInfluenza A Virus, H1N1 SubtypeInfluenza VaccinesInfluenza, HumanInsurance CoverageInsurance, HealthPatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient Protection and Affordable Care ActPractice Guidelines as TopicSocieties, MedicalSocioeconomic FactorsUnited States
2011
2009 Influenza Pandemic Impact on Sick Leave Use in the Veterans Health Administration: Framework for a Health Care Provider–Based National Syndromic Surveillance System
Schult TM, Awosika ER, Hodgson MJ, Martinello RA. 2009 Influenza Pandemic Impact on Sick Leave Use in the Veterans Health Administration: Framework for a Health Care Provider–Based National Syndromic Surveillance System. Disaster Medicine And Public Health Preparedness 2011, 5: s235-s241. PMID: 21908701, DOI: 10.1001/dmp.2011.54.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVeterans Health AdministrationH1N1 influenza pandemicNonclinical staffInfluenza pandemicHealth AdministrationClinical staffSick leave useHealth care providersNational syndromic surveillance systemSecond pandemic waveLarge national health care systemHealth care systemDisease activityNational health care systemImportant early indicatorSyndromic surveillance systemCare providersInfluenza epidemicsVHA employeesPandemic wavePandemic severitySick leaveWork lossFirst monthCare system
2009
Veterans' attitudes to influenza vaccination in the setting of shortage of vaccine, 2004-2005
Benin AL, Learsy-Cahill D, Das R, Kancir S, Welch B, Martinello RA. Veterans' attitudes to influenza vaccination in the setting of shortage of vaccine, 2004-2005. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics 2009, 5: 237-241. PMID: 18948733, DOI: 10.4161/hv.5.4.6808.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElderly veteransAdministration HospitalHigh-risk criteriaVeterans Administration HospitalProportion of veteransUnvaccinated participantsInfluenza vaccinationHigh riskVaccinationVeterans' attitudesVaccineInfluenzaVeteransMore participantsRandom sampleSmall proportionParticipantsAltruistic reasonsQualitative interviewsHospitalProportionUrgencyDose
2008
Influenza and Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation
Radonovich LJ, Martinello RA, Hodgson M, Milton DK, Nardell EA. Influenza and Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation. Virology Journal 2008, 5: 149. PMID: 19087288, PMCID: PMC2615759, DOI: 10.1186/1743-422x-5-149.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2007
Preparing for avian influenza
Martinello RA. Preparing for avian influenza. Current Opinion In Pediatrics 2007, 19: 64-70. PMID: 17224664, DOI: 10.1097/mop.0b013e328013cd13.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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