Health care–associated infections and the radiology department

F Ilyas, B Burbridge, P Babyn - Journal of medical imaging and radiation …, 2019 - Elsevier
Health care–associated infections (HCAIs) are a significant concern for both health care
workers (HCWs) and patients. They are a major contributing factor of disease in …

Healthcare-associated hepatitis B and C transmission to patients in the EU/EEA and UK: a systematic review of reported outbreaks between 2006 and 2021

J Singh, S Stoitsova, K Zakrzewska, L Henszel… - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Healthcare-associated transmission was the second most common hepatitis B (HBV) and
hepatitis C (HCV) transmission route according to 2006–2012 European surveillance data …

Development of a novel dynamic nosocomial infection risk management method for COVID-19 in outpatient settings

Y Wang, L Wang, W Ma, H Zhao, X Han… - BMC Infectious …, 2024 - Springer
Background Application of accumulated experience and management measures in the
prevention and control of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has generally depended on …

Indoor air quality in healthcare and care facilities: Chemical pollutants and microbiological contaminants

A Baudet, E Baurès, H Guegan, O Blanchard… - Atmosphere, 2021 - mdpi.com
The indoor air quality of healthcare and care facilities is poorly studied. The aim of this study
was to qualitatively and quantitatively describe the chemical pollution and the …

Health Science Students' Perceptions of Hand Hygiene Education and Practice in a South African University: Introducing the University Hand Hygiene Improvement …

A Singh, TG Barnard - Healthcare, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hand hygiene serves as a critical preventative measure against the spread of acquired
infections in healthcare facilities and is an integral component of patient safety programs …

Microbiological contamination of the office environment in dental and medical practice

A Baudet, M Guillaso, L Grimmer, Mediqai Study Group… - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
The microbiological contamination of the environment in independent healthcare facilities
such as dental and general practitioner offices was poorly studied. The aims of this study …

[HTML][HTML] Healthcare associated infections in gynecologic oncology: clinical and economic impact

A Biscione, G Corrado, L Quagliozzi, A Federico… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the rate and type of infections in
gynecological cancer patients. We also performed an economic analysis to provide an …

Radiology Department: A Potential Source of Multidrug‐Resistant Microorganisms: A Cross‐Sectional Study at Tertiary Hospital, Palestine

Z Odeh, S Abatli, M Qadi - Canadian Journal of Infectious …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction. Globally, healthcare facilities face a great challenge in the form of hospital‐
acquired infections (HAIs). Aside from the morbidity and mortality they cause, these illnesses …

Risk factors for wound infection caused by Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus among hospitalized patients: a case control study from a tertiary care hospital …

L Thimmappa, A Bhat, M Hande, C Mukhopadhyay… - African health …, 2021 - ajol.info
Background: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) causes infection in
hospitals and communities. The preva-lence and risk factors of MRSA infection is not …

Knowledge, attitude and practice of healthcare workers on infection prevention and control in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

CA Wubneh, BD Mekonnen, TG Alemu, MA Techane… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Infectious diseases remain the leading causes of death in low and middle-
income countries including Ethiopia. The existence of emerging, re-emerging, and drug …