Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae epidemiology in Veterans’ Affairs medical centers varies by facility characteristics

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Marissa S. Wirth ◽  
Margaret A. Fitzpatrick ◽  
Katie J. Suda ◽  
Geneva M. Wilson ◽  
Swetha Ramanathan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Epidemiological Study ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Geographic Variability ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
Urban Complex ◽  
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae

Abstract This is an epidemiological study of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) in Veterans’ Affairs medical centers (VAMCs). In 2017, almost 75% of VAMCs had at least 1 CRE case. We observed substantial geographic variability, with more cases in urban, complex facilities. This supports the benefit of tailoring infection control strategies to facility characteristics.

A survey of infection control strategies for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in Department of Veterans’ Affairs facilities

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Swetha Ramanathan ◽  
Katie J. Suda ◽  
Margaret A. Fitzpatrick ◽  
Marylou Guihan ◽  
Cassie Cunningham Goedken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Patient Transfer ◽  
Department Of Veterans Affairs ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae

Abstract A survey of Veterans’ Affairs Medical Centers on control of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and carbapenem-producing CRE (CP-CRE) demonstrated that most facilities use VA guidelines but few screen for CRE/CP-CRE colonization regularly or regularly communicate CRE/CP-CRE status at patient transfer. Most respondents were knowledgeable about CRE guidelines but cited lack of adequate resources.

Association of Hospital Employee Satisfaction with Patient Safety and Satisfaction within Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

2019 ◽  
Vol 132 (4) ◽  
pp. 530-534.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravinder Kang ◽  
Samuel T. Kunkel ◽  
Jesse A. Columbo ◽  
Philip P. Goodney ◽  
Sandra L. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Employee Satisfaction ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Hospital Employee ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

The Impact of Complications after Vascular Surgery in Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

1997 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andris Kazmers ◽  
Lloyd Jacobs ◽  
Anthony Perkins
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Surgery ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers ◽  
The Impact

GEOGRAPHIC VARIATION ACROSS VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTERS IN THE TREATMENT OF EARLY STAGE PROSTATE CANCER

2004 ◽  
Vol 172 (6 Part 1) ◽  
pp. 2362-2365 ◽  
Author(s):  
BENJAMIN A. SPENCER ◽  
CONSTANCE H. FUNG ◽  
MINGMING WANG ◽  
LISA V. RUBENSTEIN ◽  
MARK S. LITWIN
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Geographic Variation ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

scholarly journals Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Against COVID-19–Associated Hospitalization — Five Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, United States, February 1–August 6, 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (37) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina L. Bajema ◽  
Rebecca M. Dahl ◽  
Mila M. Prill ◽  
Elissa Meites ◽  
Maria C. Rodriguez-Barradas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

scholarly journals Determining the Optimal Carbapenem MIC That Distinguishes Carbapenemase-Producing and Non-Carbapenemase-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (10) ◽  
pp. 6425-6429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pranita D. Tamma ◽  
Yanjie Huang ◽  
Belita N. A. Opene ◽  
Patricia J. Simner
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
Rapid Spread ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae

ABSTRACTCarbapenemase-producing (CP)Enterobacteriaceaeare largely responsible for the rapid spread of carbapenem-resistantEnterobacteriaceae(CRE). Distinguishing CP-CRE from non-CP-CRE has important infection control implications. In a cohort of 198 CRE isolates, for isolates that remained susceptible or intermediate to some carbapenem antibiotics, an ertapenem MIC of 0.5 μg/ml and meropenem, imipenem, and doripenem MICs of 2 μg/ml were best able to distinguish CP-CRE from non-CP-CRE isolates.

Changes in antibiotic use following implementation of a telehealth stewardship pilot program

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (7) ◽  
pp. 810-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigid M. Wilson ◽  
Richard E. Banks ◽  
Christopher J. Crnich ◽  
Emma Ide ◽  
Roberto A. Viau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Stewardship ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Medical Centers ◽  
Stewardship Program ◽  
Days Of Therapy ◽  
Veterans Affairs Medical Centers

AbstractStarting in 2016, we initiated a pilot tele-antibiotic stewardship program at 2 rural Veterans Affairs medical centers (VAMCs). Antibiotic days of therapy decreased significantly (P < .05) in the acute and long-term care units at both intervention sites, suggesting that tele-stewardship can effectively support antibiotic stewardship practices in rural VAMCs.

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