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Surveillance Definitions of Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities: Revisiting the McGeer Criteria by Stone, Nimalie D., Ashraf, Muhammad S., Calder, Jennifer, Crnich, Christopher J., Crossley, Kent, Drinka, Paul J., Gould, Carolyn V., Juthani-Mehta, Manisha, Lautenbach, Ebbing, Loeb, Mark, MacCannell, Taranisia, Malani, Preeti N., Mody, Lona, Mylotte, Joseph M., Nicolle, Lindsay E., Roghmann, Mary-Claire, Schweon, Steven J., Simor, Andrew E., Smith, Philip W., Stevenson, Kurt B., Bradley, Suzanne F.

“…(See the commentary by Moro, on pages 978–980.) Infection surveillance definitions for long-term care facilities (ie, the McGeer Criteria) have not been…”
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Effectiveness of a comprehensive hand hygiene program for reduction of infection rates in a long-term care facility by Schweon, Steven J., RN, MPH, MSN, CIC, HEM, Edmonds, Sarah L., MS, Kirk, Jane, MSN, RN, CIC, Rowland, Douglas Y., PhD, Acosta, Carmen, RN, BSN

“…Background Alcohol-based hand rubs play a key role in reducing the transmission of pathogens in acute care settings, especially as part of a comprehensive hand…”
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Evaluation of two organosilane products for sustained antimicrobial activity on high-touch surfaces in patient rooms by Boyce, John M., MD, Havill, Nancy L., MT, CIC, Guercia, Kerri A., MT, Schweon, Steven J., RN, MPH, MSN, CIC, FSHEA, Moore, Brent A., PhD

“…A controlled trial of applying 2 organosilane-based products with antimicrobial properties to high-touch surfaces was conducted in 9 patient rooms. Cultures of…”
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Global reemergence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae by Schweon, Steven J

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Diphtheria update by Schweon, Steven J.

“…Travelers from parts of the world where diphtheria is endemic and vaccines are underutilized or unavailable may carry diphtheria, become ill, and spread the…”
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Group A Streptococcal infections on the rise by Schweon, Steven J.

“…Increasing cases of invasive group A Streptococcal (GAS) disease have been reported in Europe and the US, particularly after the relaxation of lockdowns and…”
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A realistic approach towards hand hygiene for long-term care residents and health care personnel by Schweon, Steven J., RN, MPH, MSN, CIC, HEM, Kirk, Jane, MSN, RN, CIC

“…The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The World Health Organization’s hand hygiene recommendations focus on health care personnel in all health…”
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Diphtheria update by Schweon, Steven J.

“…Travelers from parts of the world where diphtheria is endemic and vaccines are underutilized may carry diphtheria and become ill. This article provides an…”
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Long-term care certification in infection prevention: The time is…now by Schweon, Steven J, Larson, Elaine, Callery, Sandra, Dangles, Jessica

“…The complexity and risks of long-term care (LTC) resident care has continued to increase, including infection risk, as regulatory agencies and the LTC industry…”
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A Multifaceted Antimicrobial Stewardship Program for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Cystitis in Nursing Home Residents by Nace, David A, Hanlon, Joseph T, Crnich, Christopher J, Drinka, Paul J, Schweon, Steven J, Anderson, Gulsum, Perera, Subashan

“…Urinary tract infections are the most common infections in nursing home residents. However, most antibiotic use is for unlikely cystitis (ie, nonspecific…”
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A National Implementation Project to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection in Nursing Home Residents by Mody, Lona, Greene, M Todd, Meddings, Jennifer, Krein, Sarah L, McNamara, Sara E, Trautner, Barbara W, Ratz, David, Stone, Nimalie D, Min, Lillian, Schweon, Steven J, Rolle, Andrew J, Olmsted, Russell N, Burwen, Dale R, Battles, James, Edson, Barbara, Saint, Sanjay

“…Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (UTI) in nursing home residents is a common cause of sepsis, hospital admission, and antimicrobial use leading to…”
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Preventing infection in behavioral health settings by Schweon, Steven J

“…Schweon discusses the challenges and nursing interventions associated with infection prevention in patients with behavioral health issues. Living with a mental…”
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Disseminated gonococcal infection by Schweon, Steven J

“…Trichomoniasis is a genitourinary infection caused by infection with a protozoan parasite, T. vaginalis, which is transmitted from an infected person during…”
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A questionable case of meningitis by Schweon, Steven J

“…H. parainfluenzae is a Gram-negative coccobacillus that's part of the normal flora in the oral cavity and oropharynx. It's been responsible for respiratory…”
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Recommendations for Mandatory Influenza Vaccinations for Health Care Personnel From AMDA's Infection Advisory Subcommittee by Frentzel, Elizabeth, Jump, Robin L.P., Archbald-Pannone, Laurie, Nace, David A., Schweon, Steven J., Gaur, Swati, Naqvi, Fatima, Pandya, Naushira, Mercer, William

“…Preventing influenza infections is a national health priority, particularly among geriatric and adults with frailty who reside in post-acute and long-term care…”
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Template for an Antibiotic Stewardship Policy for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Settings by Jump, Robin L.P., Gaur, Swati, Katz, Morgan J., Crnich, Christopher J., Dumyati, Ghinwa, Ashraf, Muhammad S., Frentzel, Elizabeth, Schweon, Steven J., Sloane, Philip, Nace, David

“…In response to a rising concern for multidrug resistance and Clostridium difficile infections, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) will…”
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Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Urinary Tract Infections in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Settings: A Consensus Statement From AMDA's Infection Advisory Subcommittee by Ashraf, Muhammad S., Gaur, Swati, Bushen, Oluma Y., Chopra, Teena, Chung, Philip, Clifford, Kalin, Hames, Elizabeth, Hertogh, Cees M.P.M., Krishna, Amar, Mahajan, Dheeraj, Mehr, David R., Nalls, Vycki, Rowe, Theresa Ann, Schweon, Steven J., Sloane, Philip D., Trivedi, Kavita K., van Buul, Laura W., Jump, Robin L.P.

“…The diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) among residents of post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings remains challenging…”
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Zoonoses: Preventing disease transmission from animals by Schweon, Steven J., Vitale, Lisa J.

“…Pet ownership provides many health benefits, including decreased BP and cholesterol levels and increased opportunities for exercise, outdoor activities and…”
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Identifying safe practices for use of the urinary leg bag drainage system in the postacute and long-term care setting: An integrative review by Bradley, Sharon M., Schweon, Steven J., Mody, Lona, Mahajan, Dheeraj, Olmsted, Russell N.

“…In the postacute and long-term care setting, the practice of changing the indwelling urinary catheter large sterile drainage bag to a small-size leg drainage…”
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The Improving Outcomes of UTI Management in Long-Term Care Project (IOU) Consensus Guidelines for the Diagnosis of Uncomplicated Cystitis in Nursing Home Residents by Nace, David A., Perera, Subashan K., Hanlon, Joseph T., Saracco, Stacey, Anderson, Gulsum, Schweon, Steven J., Klein-Fedyshin, Michele, Wessel, Charles B., Mulligan, Mary, Drinka, Paul J., Crnich, Christopher J.

“…To identify a set of signs and symptoms most likely to indicate uncomplicated cystitis in noncatheterized nursing home residents ≥65 years of age using…”
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