scholarly journals Identification of a norovirus outbreak on a hematopoietic stem cell transplant unit and development and implementation of a novel infection prevention algorithm for controlling transmission

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 472-476
Author(s):  
Westyn Branch-Elliman ◽  
Roger V. Araujo-Castillo ◽  
Graham M. Snyder ◽  
Bernadette F. Sullivan ◽  
Carolyn D. Alonso ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem

ABSTRACTControlling norovirus transmission in units with immunocompromised patients is challenging. We present a cluster of norovirus cases that occurred on a stem-cell transplant unit and the prevention efforts that were implemented to limit the outbreak. Protocols developed to control this cluster may provide a model for other facilities.

A Survey of Infection Prevention and Control Practices among Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Centers

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 348-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Beam ◽  
Michael R. Keating ◽  
Raymund R. Razonable
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Stem Cell Transplant ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
And Control

This survey of the American Society of Transplantation Infectious Disease Community of Practice demonstrates variations in clinical practices among hematopoietic stem cell transplant centers on selected infection prevention and control practices. Our findings highlight a need and emphasize an opportunity to optimize patient care through standardization of practices in this vulnerable population.Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol. 2016;37(3):348–351

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