Infection Control
Listed below are the most current and relevant resources on infection control. For a complete list of all the resources ever listed on this page, view the MIPS TIPS Research Digest complete list of infection control resources.
ARTICLES
Patient Safety Primer: Health Care-Associated Infections Full Text
One of eight resources that explain the key concepts in patient safety, this Primer includes information on Health Care-Association Infections. It includes background information, preventive measures, evidence of effectiveness, and details of the current context.
Handwashing Compliance by Health Care Workers: The impact of introducing an accessible, alcohol-based hand antiseptic. Full Text
Providing easily accessible hand disinfectant significantly increased handwashing, whereas educational and patient-involvement interventions did not.
Hand Hygiene Compliance in Healthcare Workers Abstract
The multi-modal cleanyourhands® campaign successfully increased hand hygiene compliance.
Association Between Hand Hygiene Compliance and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Prevalence in a French Rehabilitation Hospital Abstract
Hand hygiene had a significant negative relationship with the prevalence of MRSA.
Antimicrobial Use Control Measures to Prevent and Control Antimicrobial Resistance in US Hospitals Abstract
This study provided evidence to support guideline-recommended practices to control the use of antibiotics.
Lowbury Lecture 2005: Infection control from a global perspective Abstract
Describes the problem of healthcare-associated infections as it appears in various countries, and makes recommendations.
Use of Germicides in the Home and the Healthcare Setting: Is there a relationship between germicide use and antibiotic resistance? Abstract
This review seeks to refute prior suggestions that the use of disinfectants is likely to produce antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Novel Antimicrobial Surface Coatings and the Potential for Reduced Fomite Transmission of SARS and Other Pathogens. Full Text
Describes the case for antimicrobial coatings on hospital surfaces.
Protecting Staff Against Airborne Viral Particles: In vivo efficiency of laser masks Abstract
Laser masks were only marginally more effective than regular surgical masks, but an FFP2 respirator was highly effective.
A Multicenter Intervention to Prevent Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections. Abstract
Catheter-associated bloodstream infection rates declined following an education program.
Risk Control of Surgical Site Infection After Cardiothoracic Surgery. Abstract
Study used risk assessment, surveillance, and new treatment techniques to reduce SSIs and SSI-related deaths.
‘Clean Care is Safer Care’: the Global Patient Safety Challenge 2005-2006. Abstract
Describes a worldwide initiative to reduce healthcare-related infections.
Healthcare Equipment as a Source of Nosocomial Infection: A systematic review. Abstract
Suggests that healthcare equipment is frequently contaminated and should be disinfected regularly.
Evaluation of Severe Infection and Survival After Splenectomy Abstract
Data suggested that patients who have had a splenectomy face a high risk of infection.
PERSPECTIVES
Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from Health Care Workers. Full text
Draws attention to a hazard and makes recommendations regarding testing and the treatment of latent infection.
