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Deborah S Yokoe - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • strategies to prevent methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus transmission and infection in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: David P Calfee, Lisa L. Maragakis, Cassandra D Salgado, Aaron M Milstone, Anthony D Harris, David T Kuhar, Julia Moody, Kathy Aureden, Susan S Huang, Deborah S Yokoe
    Abstract:

    Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention efforts. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

  • strategies to prevent methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus transmission and infection in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: David P Calfee, Lisa L. Maragakis, Cassandra D Salgado, Aaron M Milstone, Anthony D Harris, David T Kuhar, Julia Moody, Kathy Aureden, Susan S Huang, Deborah S Yokoe
    Abstract:

    Author(s): Calfee, David P; Salgado, Cassandra D; Milstone, Aaron M; Harris, Anthony D; Kuhar, David T; Moody, Julia; Aureden, Kathy; Huang, Susan S; Maragakis, Lisa L; Yokoe, Deborah S; Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America | Abstract: Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention efforts. This document updates "Strategies to Prevent Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Acute Care Hospitals,"1 published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.2. © 2014 by The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. All rights reserved.

  • strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: Deverick J Anderson, Kelly Podgorny, Sandra I Berriostorres, Dale W Bratzler, Patchen E Dellinger, Linda Greene, Annchristine Nyquist, Lisa Saiman, Deborah S Yokoe, Lisa L. Maragakis
    Abstract:

    Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their surgical site infection (SSI) prevention efforts. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Surgical Site Infections in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

  • strategies to prevent clostridium difficile infections in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: Erik R Dubberke, Lisa L. Maragakis, Philip Carling, Ruth Carrico, Curtis J Donskey, Vivian G Loo, Clifford L Mcdonald, Thomas J Sandora, David J Weber, Deborah S Yokoe
    Abstract:

    Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) prevention efforts. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Clostridium difficile Infections in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

  • strategies to prevent catheter associated urinary tract infections in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: Evelyn Lo, Lisa L. Maragakis, Lindsay E Nicolle, Susan E Coffin, Carolyn V Gould, Jennifer Meddings, David A Pegues, Ann Marie Pettis, Sanjay Saint, Deborah S Yokoe
    Abstract:

    Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention efforts. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

Lisa L. Maragakis - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • strategies to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: Michael Klompas, Lisa L. Maragakis, Linda Greene, Richard D Branson, Eric C Eichenwald, Michael D Howell, Grace M Lee, Shelley S Magill, Gregory P Priebe, Kathleen Speck
    Abstract:

    Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and other ventilator-associated events (VAEs) and to improve outcomes for mechanically ventilated adults, children, and neonates. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

  • strategies to prevent methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus transmission and infection in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: David P Calfee, Lisa L. Maragakis, Cassandra D Salgado, Aaron M Milstone, Anthony D Harris, David T Kuhar, Julia Moody, Kathy Aureden, Susan S Huang, Deborah S Yokoe
    Abstract:

    Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention efforts. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

  • strategies to prevent methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus transmission and infection in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: David P Calfee, Lisa L. Maragakis, Cassandra D Salgado, Aaron M Milstone, Anthony D Harris, David T Kuhar, Julia Moody, Kathy Aureden, Susan S Huang, Deborah S Yokoe
    Abstract:

    Author(s): Calfee, David P; Salgado, Cassandra D; Milstone, Aaron M; Harris, Anthony D; Kuhar, David T; Moody, Julia; Aureden, Kathy; Huang, Susan S; Maragakis, Lisa L; Yokoe, Deborah S; Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America | Abstract: Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention efforts. This document updates "Strategies to Prevent Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Acute Care Hospitals,"1 published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.2. © 2014 by The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. All rights reserved.

  • strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: Deverick J Anderson, Kelly Podgorny, Sandra I Berriostorres, Dale W Bratzler, Patchen E Dellinger, Linda Greene, Annchristine Nyquist, Lisa Saiman, Deborah S Yokoe, Lisa L. Maragakis
    Abstract:

    Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their surgical site infection (SSI) prevention efforts. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Surgical Site Infections in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

  • strategies to prevent clostridium difficile infections in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: Erik R Dubberke, Lisa L. Maragakis, Philip Carling, Ruth Carrico, Curtis J Donskey, Vivian G Loo, Clifford L Mcdonald, Thomas J Sandora, David J Weber, Deborah S Yokoe
    Abstract:

    Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) prevention efforts. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Clostridium difficile Infections in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

David P Calfee - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • strategies to prevent methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus transmission and infection in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: David P Calfee, Lisa L. Maragakis, Cassandra D Salgado, Aaron M Milstone, Anthony D Harris, David T Kuhar, Julia Moody, Kathy Aureden, Susan S Huang, Deborah S Yokoe
    Abstract:

    Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention efforts. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

  • strategies to prevent methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus transmission and infection in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: David P Calfee, Lisa L. Maragakis, Cassandra D Salgado, Aaron M Milstone, Anthony D Harris, David T Kuhar, Julia Moody, Kathy Aureden, Susan S Huang, Deborah S Yokoe
    Abstract:

    Author(s): Calfee, David P; Salgado, Cassandra D; Milstone, Aaron M; Harris, Anthony D; Kuhar, David T; Moody, Julia; Aureden, Kathy; Huang, Susan S; Maragakis, Lisa L; Yokoe, Deborah S; Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America | Abstract: Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention efforts. This document updates "Strategies to Prevent Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Acute Care Hospitals,"1 published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.2. © 2014 by The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. All rights reserved.

Ashish K Jha - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • care fragmentation in the postdischarge period surgical readmissions distance of travel and postoperative mortality
    JAMA Surgery, 2015
    Co-Authors: Thomas C Tsai, John E Orav, Ashish K Jha
    Abstract:

    Importance Despite policies aimed at incentivizing clinical integration, few data exist on whether fragmentation of care is associated with worse outcomes for elderly patients undergoing major surgery. Objective To determine whether postdischarge surgical care fragmentation is associated with worse outcomes and whether distances between Hospitals explain differences in patient outcomes. Design, Setting, and Participants We used the 100% Medicare inpatient file for claims from January 1, 2009, through November 30, 2011. Data on Hospital structural features, including zip code of location, were obtained from the 2011 American Hospital Association Annual Survey. We identified patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting, pulmonary lobectomy, endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, colectomy, and hip replacement. Main Outcomes and Measures Thirty-day surgical mortality. Results A total of 93 062 patients who underwent the surgical procedures of interest were subsequently readmitted within 30 days of discharge; 23 278 of these patients (25.0%) were readmitted to a Hospital other than the one where their procedure was performed. Patients who were readmitted to a different Hospital generally lived farther from the index Hospital than those who were readmitted to the index Hospital (20.7 vs 7.4 miles, P P Conclusions and Relevance Of older US patients undergoing major surgery, 1 in 4 is readmitted to a Hospital other than the one where the initial operation was performed. Even taking distance traveled into account, postsurgical care fragmentation is associated with a substantially higher risk of death. Focusing on clinical integration may improve outcomes for older US patients undergoing complex surgery.

  • use of electronic health records in u s Hospitals
    The New England Journal of Medicine, 2009
    Co-Authors: Ashish K Jha, Catherine M. Desroches, Eric G Campbell, Karen Donelan, Sowmya R Rao, Timothy G Ferris, Alexandra E Shields, David Blumenthal
    Abstract:

    We surveyed all acute care Hospitals that are members of the American Hospital Association for the presence of specific electronic-record functionalities. Using a definition of electronic health records based on expert consensus, we determined the proportion of Hospitals that had such systems in their clinical areas. We also examined the relationship of adoption of electronic health records to specific Hospital characteristics and factors that were reported to be barriers to or facilitators of adoption. Results On the basis of responses from 63.1% of Hospitals surveyed, only 1.5% of U.S. Hospitals have a comprehensive electronic-records system (i.e., present in all clinical units), and an additional 7.6% have a basic system (i.e., present in at least one clinical unit). Computerized provider-order entry for medications has been implemented in only 17% of Hospitals. Larger Hospitals, those located in urban areas, and teaching Hospitals were more likely to have electronic-records systems. Respondents cited capital requirements and high maintenance costs as the primary barriers to implementation, although Hospitals with electronic-records systems were less likely to cite these barriers than Hospitals without such systems. Conclusions The very low levels of adoption of electronic health records in U.S. Hospitals suggest that policymakers face substantial obstacles to the achievement of health care performance goals that depend on health information technology. A policy strategy focused on financial support, interoperability, and training of technical support staff may be necessary to spur adoption of electronic-records systems in U.S. Hospitals.

Aaron M Milstone - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • strategies to prevent methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus transmission and infection in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: David P Calfee, Lisa L. Maragakis, Cassandra D Salgado, Aaron M Milstone, Anthony D Harris, David T Kuhar, Julia Moody, Kathy Aureden, Susan S Huang, Deborah S Yokoe
    Abstract:

    Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention efforts. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.

  • strategies to prevent methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus transmission and infection in acute care Hospitals 2014 update
    Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2014
    Co-Authors: David P Calfee, Lisa L. Maragakis, Cassandra D Salgado, Aaron M Milstone, Anthony D Harris, David T Kuhar, Julia Moody, Kathy Aureden, Susan S Huang, Deborah S Yokoe
    Abstract:

    Author(s): Calfee, David P; Salgado, Cassandra D; Milstone, Aaron M; Harris, Anthony D; Kuhar, David T; Moody, Julia; Aureden, Kathy; Huang, Susan S; Maragakis, Lisa L; Yokoe, Deborah S; Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America | Abstract: Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care Hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) prevention efforts. This document updates "Strategies to Prevent Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Acute Care Hospitals,"1 published in 2008. This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and The Joint Commission, with major contributions from representatives of a number of organizations and societies with content expertise. The list of endorsing and supporting organizations is presented in the introduction to the 2014 updates.2. © 2014 by The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. All rights reserved.