The BEST roommate selection for a patient with active shingles would be a patient who has had
A hospital is experiencing an increase in vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) infections in the hematology-oncology unit. Which of the following interventions is MOST effective in halting the spread of VRE in this high-risk setting?
What should an infection preventionist prioritize when designing education programs?
What antimicrobial is associated with increased Clostridioides difficile infection?
What question would be appropriate for an infection preventionist to ask when reviewing the discussion section of an original article?
A family, including an infant of 8 months, is going on a vacation to Europe. An infection preventionist would recommend:
Operating room records indicate that 130 joint replacements have been performed. These include 70 total hip replacements, 55 total knee replacements, and 5 shoulder replacements. Two postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs) were identified in total hip replacements. What is the infection rate/100 procedures for total hip replacements?
A Quality Improvement Committee is trying to decrease catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in the hospital. Which of the following would be an outcome measure that would help to show a reduction in CAUTIs?
A nurse exposed to pertussis develops a mild cough 14 days later. What is the recommended action?
An infection preventionist is reviewing practices in a facility's food preparation department. Which of the following practices should be revised?
