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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 45(1): 100-102, 2024 Jan.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37534438
RESUMEN
Initial specimen diversion devices (ISDDs) are a potential solution for reducing blood-culture contamination rates. We report the implementation of an ISDD associated with a sustained reduction in blood-culture contamination rates for >18 months after implementation. We did not observe a clinically significant reduction in inpatient vancomycin usage.
Asunto(s)
Cultivo de Sangre , Vancomicina , Humanos , Vancomicina/uso terapéutico , Contaminación de Equipos/prevención & control , Recolección de Muestras de Sangre
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Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol
; 3(1): e105, 2023.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37396194
RESUMEN
Altering the appearance of a computerized physician order entry (CPOE) interface reduces misuse of an HIV diagnostic test by 87%, demonstrating that CPOE design is a key component of diagnostic stewardship. Collaboration between infectious disease providers, clinical laboratorians, and information technology (IT) professionals can result in improved quality and decreased costs.