Effects of a predictive preventive model for prevention of Clostridium difficile infection in patients in intensive care units
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- 作者：Alba Cruz-Betancourt ; MSN ; RN ; CCNSa ; alba.gonzalezcruz@flhosp.org" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Christopher D. Cooper ; MDb ; Kathleen Sposato ; MSN ; RN ; CIC ; CPHQb ; Hermanda Milton ; MSN/Ed ; RN-IPb ; Patricia Louzon ; PharmD ; BCPSc ; Julie Pepe ; PhDd ; Ramy Girgis ; PharmD ; BCPSc ; Seema V. Patel ; PharmD ; BCPSc ; Dina Ibrahim ; PharmD ; BCPSc ; Sandra Van Horn ; MSN ; RN ; AGPCNP-C ; CCRNa ; Vincent Hsu ; MD ; MPHb
- 关键词：CDI ; screening tool ; HA-CDI ; multidisciplinary
- 刊名：American Journal of Infection Control
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：1 April 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：44
- 期：4
- 页码：421-424
- 全文大小：228 K
文摘
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A predictive tool identifies patients at risk for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI).
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Preventive measures reduce risk of hospital acquired (HA)-CDI.
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An interdisciplinary bundle approach is described as a strategy for CDI prevention.
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Use of a predictive tool and preventative bundle reduces HA-CDI infection.