Decreasing Clostridium difficile health care–associated infections through use of a launderable mattress cover

Background The annual incidence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in the United States is estimated to be 330,000 cases. We evaluated the impact of using a launderable mattress and bed deck cover on the incidence of hospital-onset CDI in 2 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs). Methods Two...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of infection control 2015-12, Vol.43 (12), p.1326-1330
Hauptverfasser:	Hooker, Edmond A., MD, DrPH, Bochan, Mark, MD, PhD, Reiff, Troy T., BS, RN, Blackwell, Catherine, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Webb, Kevin W., CHSP/CHCM, Hart, Kimberly W., MA
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Bedding and Linens Beds Clostridium difficile Clostridium difficile - isolation & purification Clostridium Infections - epidemiology Clostridium Infections - microbiology Clostridium Infections - prevention & control Cross Infection - epidemiology Cross Infection - microbiology Cross Infection - prevention & control Disinfection - methods Hospital-acquired infections Hospitals Housekeeping, Hospital - methods Humans Incidence Infection Control Infectious Disease Infectious diseases Launderable cover Long term health care Long-term acute care hospitals Mattress Middle Aged Regression analysis United States - epidemiology
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