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The challenge of preventing and containing outbreaks of multidrug-resistant organisms and Candida auris during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: report of a carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii outbreak and a systematic review of the literature
BackgroundDespite the adoption of strict infection prevention and control measures, many hospitals have reported outbreaks of multidrug-resistant...
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Evaluation of a program to improve hand hygiene in Kenyan hospitals through production and promotion of alcohol-based Handrub – 2012-2014
Although critical to prevent healthcare-associated infections, hand hygiene (HH) compliance is poor in resource-limited settings. In 2012, three...
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Assessment of responsiveness of four hand-related scales in stroke patients
Self-reporting scales are commonly utilized in determining appropriate treatment strategies and follow-up in hand-related disorders. Responsiveness...
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Obstacles to the successful introduction of an electronic hand hygiene monitoring system, a cohort observational study
BackgroundHand hygiene (HH) compliance remains low in many intensive care units (ICU). Technology has been suggested to improve HH compliance.
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SARS-CoV-2 nosocomial infection acquired in a French university hospital during the 1st wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, a prospective study
BackgroundIn healthcare facilities, nosocomial transmissions of respiratory viruses are a major issue. SARS-CoV-2 is not exempt from nosocomial...
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Do wearable alcohol-based handrub dispensers increase hand hygiene compliance? - a mixed-methods study
BackgroundHand Hygiene (HH) compliance was shown to be poor in several studies. Improving the availability of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) is a...
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Healthcare workers’ compliance with the catheter associated urinary tract infection prevention guidelines: an observational study in Yemen
BackgroundCatheter-associated urinary tract infection is a global problem but it can be prevented with the appropriate implementation of...
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Implementation of the WHO core components of an infection prevention and control programme in two sub-saharan African acute health-care facilities: a mixed methods study
BackgroundThe coronavirus pandemic again highlighted the need for robust health care facility infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes. WHO...
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Risk factors for pegylated liposomal doxorubicin-induced moderate to severe hand-foot syndrome in breast cancer patients: assessment of baseline clinical parameters
BackgroundHand-foot syndrome (HFS) is a side effect of skin related to pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) application. Moderate to severe...
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Electronic monitoring of doffing using video surveillance to minimise error rate and increase safety at Howard Springs International Quarantine Facility
BackgroundSafe donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE) are critical to prevent transmission of infectious diseases. Novel...
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Correction to: Train-the-Trainers in hand hygiene: a standardized approach to guide education in infection prevention and control
The original article [1] contained a misspelling in author, Fernando Bellissimo-Rodrigues’s name which has since been corrected.
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Antimicrobial resistance control in the emergency department: a need for concrete improvement
BackgroundRational use of antibiotics (AB) and infection prevention and control (IPC) are key measures for reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in...
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Transmission of Viruses from Restroom Use: A Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment
Restroom use has been implicated in a number of viral outbreaks. In this study, we apply quantitative microbial risk assessment to quantify the risk...
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A five-component infection control bundle to permanently eliminate a carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii spreading in an intensive care unit
BackgroundCarbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) infection outbreaks are difficult to control and sometimes require cohorting of...
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The impact of a ‘milking the COW’ campaign in a regional hospital in Singapore
BackgroundComputerisation of various processes in hospitals and reliance on electronic devices raises the concern of contamination of these devices...
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Infection prevention and control in tertiary care hospitals of Bangladesh: results from WHO infection prevention and control assessment framework (IPCAF)
IntroductionInfection prevention and control (IPC) in healthcare settings is imperative for the safety of patients as well as healthcare providers....
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Potential of innovations in hygiene management – a managerial perspective
BackgroundAssessment of the current situation is crucial before introducing innovative infection prevention measures. According to the literature,...
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Mind the gap: knowledge, attitudes and perceptions on antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities for people with disabilities in the Netherlands
BackgroundAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become one of the major public health threats worldwide, emphasizing the necessity of preventing the...
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Effect of community led total sanitation and hygiene (CLTSH) implementation program on latrine utilization among adult villagers of North Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
ObjectiveAbsence of latrine remains a common public health problem in most of the Sub-Saharan Africa countries. A cross-sectional study was conducted...