Evaluation of Primary Oral Vancomycin Prophylaxis Against Clostridioides difficile Infection During Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation - PubMed
Evaluation of Primary Oral Vancomycin Prophylaxis Against Clostridioides difficile Infection During Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation - PubMed
The use of OVP significantly reduced the incidence of CDI during the in-hospital ASCT course without increasing CDI post-OVP use. These encouraging results should promote further research into the use of OVP in ASCT.
·pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov·
Evaluation of Primary Oral Vancomycin Prophylaxis Against Clostridioides difficile Infection During Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation - PubMed
Lateral effects of infection prevention measures during COVID-19 pandemic on hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile infection - PubMed
Lateral effects of infection prevention measures during COVID-19 pandemic on hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile infection - PubMed
Background: Systematic surveillance of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in our institution showed a reduction in the incidence of healthcare associated CDI (HA-CDI) during COVID-19 pandemic. Aim: Our objective was to search for factors related to this reduction. Metho …
·pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov·
Lateral effects of infection prevention measures during COVID-19 pandemic on hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile infection - PubMed
I am a C. diff survivor. What I know now and what I want others to know.
I am a C. diff survivor. What I know now and what I want others to know.
CDC - Blogs - Safe Healthcare Blog – I am a C. diff survivor. What I know now and what I want others to know. - The Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion plans to blog on as many healthcare safety topics as possible. We encourage your participation in our discussion and look forward to an active exchange of ideas.
·blogs.cdc.gov·
I am a C. diff survivor. What I know now and what I want others to know.
A Call for Balance: The Toll of Chronic Stress on Infection Preventionists
A Call for Balance: The Toll of Chronic Stress on Infection Preventionists
Infection preventionists face severe stress from prolonged crisis-mode work environments, highlighting the need for boundaries, support, and self-compassion to restore personal well-being.
·infectioncontroltoday.com·
A Call for Balance: The Toll of Chronic Stress on Infection Preventionists
Do Probiotics Work?
Do Probiotics Work?
In some cases, yes, but there’s still much that experts have yet to learn about how these microscopic organisms work.
·healthcentral.com·
Do Probiotics Work?
Getting Patients Involved in C diff Advocacy, Treatment Guidelines
Getting Patients Involved in C diff Advocacy, Treatment Guidelines
Peggy Lillis Foundation CEO Christian Lillis believes patients need a seat at the table so he is advocating for past patients to become ambassadors to be a voice to help shape treatment and also continue to raise awareness about the infection.
·contagionlive.com·
Getting Patients Involved in C diff Advocacy, Treatment Guidelines
Closing the gap on infection prevention staffing recommendations: Results from the beta version of the APIC staffing calculator - PubMed
Closing the gap on infection prevention staffing recommendations: Results from the beta version of the APIC staffing calculator - PubMed
This novel approach allows facilities to staff their IPC program based on individual factors. Future versions of the calculator will be optimized based on the findings. Future research will clarify the impact of staffing on patient outcomes and staff retention.
·pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov·
Closing the gap on infection prevention staffing recommendations: Results from the beta version of the APIC staffing calculator - PubMed
How AI Can Strengthen Infection Prevention and Control
How AI Can Strengthen Infection Prevention and Control
In this exclusive article, Devin Jopp, the CEO of APIC, discusses the upcoming day-long virtual conference entitled “APIC AI Summit: The Impact of AI on IPC.”
·infectioncontroltoday.com·
How AI Can Strengthen Infection Prevention and Control
Advocating for Better Regulatory Rules and Standard of Care for C difficile
Advocating for Better Regulatory Rules and Standard of Care for C difficile
Maryann Webb’s harrowing, personal experience with C diff, along with her professional work with federal agencies has prepared her for a life in advocacy with the Peggy Lillis Foundation. She wants to see the fecal microbiota transplant become more accessible and is working with Congress to make the infection a notifiable infectious disease.
·contagionlive.com·
Advocating for Better Regulatory Rules and Standard of Care for C difficile
Data for action: the crucial role of hospitals in controlling Clostridioides difficile infection in England
Data for action: the crucial role of hospitals in controlling Clostridioides difficile infection in England
Despite heightened epidemiological surveillance, Clostridioides difficile continues to be associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality worldwide.1 The pathogen imposes a severe burden on health-care resources, as recurrences of C difficile infection (CDI) are estimated to occur in up to 25% of treated patients,2 and these recurrences increase with each subsequent episode, such that 40–65% of patients experience multiple recurrences after a second or third episode respectively.2 Changes in C difficile epidemiology introduce new complexities such as the emergence of the hypervirulent ribotype 027 and other ribotypes, which show inherent differences in genetic profiles, virulence factors, geographical distribution, and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles.
·thelancet.com·
Data for action: the crucial role of hospitals in controlling Clostridioides difficile infection in England
Antibiotic prophylaxis during allogeneic stem cell transplantation - A comprehensive single center retrospective analysis - PubMed
Antibiotic prophylaxis during allogeneic stem cell transplantation - A comprehensive single center retrospective analysis - PubMed
Our study supports previous reports of non-inferiority of allo-HSCT without use of antibiotic prophylaxis with close monitoring and rapid intervention, if infection is suspected. The trend towards improved outcomes without antibiotic prophylaxis, however, might not only be due to the absence of anti …
·pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov·
Antibiotic prophylaxis during allogeneic stem cell transplantation - A comprehensive single center retrospective analysis - PubMed
Awarding those taking a stand against C diff infection
Awarding those taking a stand against C diff infection
For the first time in the organization's history, all of the honourees are women. Each honouree is dedicated to creating positive change in the fight against ‘C. diff’.
·digitaljournal.com·
Awarding those taking a stand against C diff infection
The Evolution of Health Care Environmental Hygiene: A Long Overdue Shift in Infection Control
The Evolution of Health Care Environmental Hygiene: A Long Overdue Shift in Infection Control
This new column, Clean Hospital with Alexandra Peters, PhD, explores advancements in health care environmental hygiene, highlighting its growing recognition as a key component of infection prevention and honoring pioneers like Professor Stephanie Dancer.
·infectioncontroltoday.com·
The Evolution of Health Care Environmental Hygiene: A Long Overdue Shift in Infection Control