American Journal of Infection Control 1997: Vol 25 Index

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Index to volume 25
Author index*
A Cookson ST (see Thrig et al). 1997;25:434-8 (Practice forum)
Abeyta C Jr (see Sagripanti et al). 1997;25:335-9 Couto BRGM (see Starling et al). 1997;25:303-11
Adler LM (see Larson et al). 1997;25:3-10 Crane GL (see Tokars et al). 1997;25:395-400
Aguero SM (see Arduino et al). 1997;25:377-80 Culver J. Preventing transmission of blood-borne pathogens: a
Ahmed J (see Barone et al). 1997;25:350-6 (Practice forum) compelling argument for effective device-selection strate-
gies. 1997;25:430-3 (Practice forum)
Al Adham M (see Khuri-Bulos et al). 1997;25:322-9
Andrews L (see Barone et al). 1997;25:350-6 (Practice forum)
Antonoplos P (see Chan-Myers et al). 1997;25:471-6 D
Arduino MJ, Bland LA, Danzig LE, McAllister SK, Aguero SM. Daffin P (see Wright et al). 1997;25:426-9 (Practice forum)
Microbiologic evaluation of needleless and needle-access Damson L (see Merrick et al). 1997;25:463-6
devices. 1997;25:377-80 Danchaivijitr S, Tangtrakool T, Chokloikaew S, Thamlikitkul V.
Universal precautions: costs for protective equipment.
B 1997;25:44-50 (Global perspectives)
Danzig LE (see Arduino et al). 1997;25:377-80
Baker OG. Process surveillance: an epidemiologic challenge
da S e C Gongalves VM (see Velasco et al). 1997;25:458-62
for all health care organizations. 1997;25:96-101
de Castro Dias LM (see Velasco et al). 1997;25:458-62
Banerjee SN (see Manangan et al). 1997;25:229-35
Decker M (see Lee et al). 1997;25:312-21
Barone MA, Faisel AJ, Andrews L, Ahmed J, Rashida B,
DeHovitz J (see Sepkowitz et al). 1997;25:283-6 (Practice forum)
Kristensen D. Adaptation and validation of a portable steam
Delgado-Rodiguez M, Sillero-Arenas M, Medina-Cuadros M,
sterilizer for processing intrauterine device insertion instru-
Martinez-Gallego G. Usefulness of intrinsic infection risk
ments and supplies in low-resource settings. 1997;25:350-6
indexes as predictors of in-hospital death. 1997;25:365-70
(Practice forum)
de S Martins CA (see Velasco et al). 1997;25:458-62
Bauer J, Rickman LS, Jackson M. Novel uses of the aroma-
Dever LL (see Eng et al). 1997;25:441 (Letter reply)
gram in infection control and epidemiology. 1997;25:387-9
Dowd H (see Bryan et al). 1997;25:215-22
Belkin NL, 1995, 1996, and 1997 Guidelines Committee. Use of
Duff Z (see Loeb et al). 1997;25:11-5
scrubs and related apparel in health care facilities.
1997;25:401-4 (State of the art rep.)
Berry SE (see Evans et al). 1997;25:357-62 (Practice forum) E
Bland LA (see Arduino et al). 1997;25:377-80 Eklund CA (see Sagripanti et al). 1997;25:335-9
Blane C (see Larson et al). 1997;25:3-10 Emori TG (see Horan and Emori). 1997;25:112-6 (Brief rep.)
Bollin GE (see Salisbury et al). 1997;25:24-7 Eng JA, Valena F, Dever LL, Smith SM. Could antibiotic-resis-
Bonnicksen G (see Van Drunen et al). 1997;25:287 (Letter) tant pathogens be cross-resistant to hard-surface disinfec-
Bryan JL (see Larson et al). 1997;25:3-10 tants? 1997;25:44i (Letter reply)
Bryan JP, MacArthy P, Rudock A, Fogarty JP, Dowd H, Legters Evans ME, Hall KL, Berry SE. Influenza control in acute care
LJ, Perine PL. Hepatitis B vaccine booster dose: low-dose hospitals. 1997;25:357-62 (Practice forum)
recombinant hepatitis B vaccines as a booster dose.
1997;25:215-22
F
Bryant J. Organized systems of care. 1997;25:363-4 (Guest
editorial) Faisel AJ (see Barone et al). 1997;25:350-6 (Practice forum)
Bundy JK. Applied epidemiology. 1997;25:191-2 (Guest editorial) Faori I (see Khuri-Bulos et al). 1997;25:322-9
Farley A (see Miuetzner et al). 1997;25:452-7
Feldman J (see Sepkowitz et al). 1997;25:283-6 (Practice forum)
Cc
Finelli L (see Tokars et al). 1997;25:395-400
Campbell K (see Ihrig et al). 1997;25:434-8 (Practice forum) Fleming L (see Lee et al). 1997;25:421-3 (Brief rep.)
Carrillo L (see Lee et al). 1997;25:421-3 (Brief rep.) Flionis L (see Lee et al). 1997;25:312-21
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (see Hospital Flood M (see White et al). 1997;25:467-70
Infections Program et al). 1997;25:502-12 (Special comm.) Fogarty JP (see Bryan et al). 1997;25:215-22
Cesario T (see Lee et al). 1997;25:312-21
Cetron MS (see Tokars et al). 1997;25:395-400
G
Chan-Myers H, McAlister D, Antonoplos P. Natural bioburden
levels detected on rigid lumened medical devices before and Gautam S (see Salisbury et al). 1997;25:24-7
after cleaning. 1997;25:471-6 Ge JH (see Miuetzner et al). 1997;25:452-7
Chokloikaew S (see Danchaivijitr et al). 1997;25:44-50 (Global Goetz A, Yu VL. Copper-silver ionization: cautious optimism
perspectives) for Legionella disinfection and implications for environ-
Cohen FL, Tartasky D. Microbial resistance to drug therapy: a mental culturing. 1997;25:449-51 (Guest editorial)
review. 1997;25:51-64 (State of the science) 1995, 1996, and 1997 Guidelines Committee (see Belkin et al).
Cooch J (see VandenBosch et al). 1997;25:513-9 (Practice forum) 1997;25:401-4 (State of the art rep.)
Guinan ME, McGuckin-Guinan M, Sevareid A. Who washes
hands after using the bathroom? 1997;25:424-5 (Brief rep.)
* February, pp. 1-72; April, pp. 73-188; June, pp. 189-288; August, Gupta G (see Lee et al). 1997;25:312-21
pp. 289-362; October, pp. 363-448; December, pp. 449-540. Guss P (see Havlichek et al). 1997;25:418-20 (Brief rep.)
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H Kristensen D (see Barone et al). 1997;25:350-6 (Practice
forum)
Hack D (see Manangan et al). 1997;25:229-35
Haines KA, Klein DA, McDonnell G, Pretzer D. Could antibiot-
L
ic-resistant pathogens be cross-resistant to hard-surface
disinfectants? 1997;25:439-41 (Letter) Larson EL. Infection control: past, present, and future.
Hall KL (see Evans et al). 1997;25:357-62 (Practice forum) 1997;25:1-2 (Editorial)
Hambraeus A, Paardekooper C, White MC. International ——. A retrospective on infection control. Part 1: nineteenth
Federation of Infection Control: the first 10 years. century—consumed by fire. 1997;25:236-41 (Special article)
1997;25:297-302 ——. A retrospective on infection control. Part 2: twentieth
Haran MA (see Tucci et al). 1997;25:371-6 century—the flame burns. 1997;25:340-9 (Special article)
Hartstein AI (see Ihrig et al). 1997;25:434-8 (Practice forum) , Bryan JL, Adler LM, Blane C. A multifaceted approach to
Hauge M (see Nichol et al). 1997;25:223-8 changing handwashing behavior. 1997;25:3-10
Havlichek D Jr, Rosenman K, Simms M, Guss P. Age-related Laxton CE. Infection control: an idea whose time has come.
hepatitis B seroconversion rates in health care workers. 1997;25:34-7 (Special article)
1997;25:418-20 (Brief rep.) Lee DJ, Carrillo L, Fleming L. Epidemiology of hepatitis B vac-
Hill WE (see Sagripanti et al). 1997;25:335-9 cine acceptance among urban paramedics and emergency
Horan TC, Emori TG. Definitions of key terms used in the medical technicians. 1997;25:421-3 (Brief rep.)
NNIS System. 1997;25:112-6 (Brief rep.) Lee TB. Surveillance in acute care and nonacute care settings:
—— , Lee TB. Surveillance: into the next millennium. current issues and concepts. 1997;25:121-4 (Practice forum)
1997;25:73-6 (Guest editorial) (see Horan and Lee). 1997;25:73-6 (Guest editorial)
—— (see Simonds et al). 1997;25:202-8 Lee Y-L, Cesario T, Gupta G, Flionis L, Tran C, Decker M,
Hospital Infections Program, National Center for Infectious Thrupp L. Surveillance of colonization and infection with
Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Staphylococcus aureus susceptible or resistant to methicillin
Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and in a community skilled-nursing facility. 1997;25:312-21
Human Services. National Nosocomial Infections Legters LJ (see Bryan et al). 1997;25:215-22
Surveillance (NNIS) Report, data summary from October Lehtonen O-P (see Rantala et al). 1997;25:381-6
1986-April 1997, issued May 1997. 1997;25:477-487 Leonas KK, Jinkins RS. The relationship of selected fabric
(Special article) characteristics and the barrier effectiveness of surgical
Huskins WC (see Soule and Huskins). 1997;25:289-93 (Guest gown fabrics. 1997;25:16-23
editorial) Libert T (see Miuetzner et al). 1997;25:452-7
Hutfilz P (see Salisbury et al). 1997;25:24-7 Loeb MB, Wilcox L, Smaill F, Walter S, Duff Z. A randomized
trial of surgical scrubbing with a brush compared to anti-
I septic soap alone. 1997;25:11-5
Louther J (see Sepkowitz et al). 1997;25:283-6 (Practice forum)
Ihrig M, Cookson ST, Campbell K, Hartstein AI, Jarvis WR.
Lynch P (see White and Lynch). 1997;25:209-14
Evaluation of the acceptability of a needleless vascular-
access system by nurses. 1997;25:434-8 (Practice forum)
M
Isenberg HD (see Tucci et al). 1997;25:371-6
MacArthy P (see Bryan et al). 1997;25:215-22
J Mac Donald R (see Nichol et al). 1997;25:223-8
Mahafzah A (see Khuri-Bulos et al). 1997;25:322-9
Jackson MM. A practical approach to designing and perform-
Manangan LP, Perrotta DM, Banerjee SN, Hack D, Simonds
ing a focused study. 1997;25:520-8 (Practice forum)
D, Jarvis WR. Status of tuberculosis infection control pro-
——.. Infection prevention and control in the managed care era:
grams at Texas hospitals, 1989 through 1991. 1997;
Dinosaur, dragon, or dark horse? 1997;25:38-43 (Commentary)
25:229-35
—— (see Bauer et al). 1997;25:387-9
Manian F (see Pirwitz and Manian). 1997;25:28-33 (Special comm.)
Jacobs JL (see Merrick et al). 1997;25:463-6
Manian FA. Surveillance of surgica! site infections in alterna-
Jarvis WR (see thrig et al). 1997;25:434-8 (Practice forum)
tive settings: exploring the current options. 1997;25:102-5
—— (see Manangan et al). 1997;25:229-35
(Commentary)
—— (see Simonds et al). 1997;25:202-8
——, Meyer L. Adjunctive use of monthly physician question-
—— (see Tokars et al). 1997;25:395-400
naires for surveillance of surgical site infections after hos-
Jinkins RS (see Leonas and Jinkins). 1997;25:16-23
pital discharge and in ambulatory surgical patients: report
Jinneman KC (see Sagripanti et al). 1997;25:335-9
of a seven-year experience. 1997;25:390-4
Martinez-Gallego G (see Delgado-Rodiguez et al). 1997;25:365-70
K
McAlister D (see Chan-Myers et al). 1997;25:471-6
Kaysner CA (see Sagripanti et al). 1997;25:335-9 McAllister SK (see Arduino et al). 1997;25:377-80
Kelley R (see Simonds et al). 1997;25:202-8 McDonnell G (see Haines et al). 1997;25:439-41 (Letter)
Keroack MA (see Kotilainen and Keroack). 1997;25:117-20 McGuckin-Guinan M (see Guinan et al). 1997;25:424-5 (Brief rep.)
(Brief rep.) McKinley P (see Merrick et al). 1997;25:463-6
Khader IA (see Khuri-Bulos et al). 1997;25:322-9 Medina-Cuadros M (see Delgado-Rodiguez et al). 1997;25:365-70
Khatib R (see White et al). 1997;25:467-70 Merrick ST, Sepkowitz KA, Walsh J, Damson L, McKinley P,
Khuri-Bulos NA, Toukan A, Mahafzah A, Al Adham M, Faori I, Jacobs JL. Comparison of induced versus expectorated spu-
Khader IA, Rumeileh AIA. Epidemiology of needlestick and tum for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis by acid-
sharp injuries at a university hospital in a developing coun- fast smear. 1997;25:463-6
try: a 3-year prospective study at the Jordan University Meyer L (see Manian and Meyer). 1997;25:390-4
Hospital, 1993 through 1995. 1997;25:322-9 Miuetzner S, Schwille RC, Farley A, Wald ER, Ge JH, States
Klein DA (see Haines et al). 1997;25:439-41 (Letter) ST, Libert T, Wadowsky RM. Efficacy of thermal treatment
Kotilainen HR, Keroack MA. Cost analysis and clinical impact and copper-silver ionization for controlling Legionella pneu-
of weekly ventilator circuit changes in patients in intensive mophila in high-volume hot water plumbing systems in hos-
care unit. 1997;25:117-20 (Brief rep.) pitals. 1997;25:452-7
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Murphy DC, Younai FS. Obstacles encountered in application Salisbury DM, Huttfilz P, Treen LM, Bollin GE, Gautam S. The effect of
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guide- rings on microbial load of health care workers’ hands. 1997;25:24-7
lines for control of tuberculosis in a large dental center. Scheckler WE. Surveillance, foundation for the future: a his-
1997;25:275-82 (Practice forum) torical overview and evolution of methodologies.
1997;25:106-11 (Commentary)
N Schwille RC (see Miuetzner et al). 1997;25:452-7
Sepkowitz KA, Feldman J, Louther J, Rivera P, Villa N, DeHovitz
National Center for Infectious Diseases (see Hospital
J. Benefit of two-step PPD testing of new employees at a New
Infections Program et al). 1997;25:502-12 (Special comm.)
York City hospital. 1997;25:283-6 (Practice forum)
Needleman C. Applied epidemiology and environmental health:
—— (see Merrick et al). 1997;25:463-6
emerging controversies. 1997;25:262-74 (State of the science)
Sevareid A (see Guinan et al). 1997;25:424-5 (Brief rep.)
Nichol KL, Mac Donald R, Hauge M. Side effects associated
Sheridan RL (see Weber et al). 1997;25:195-201
with pneumococcal vaccination. 1997;25:223-8
Sillero-Arenas M (see Delgado-Rodiguez et al). 1997;25:365-70
Niinikoski J (see Rantala et al). 1997;25:381-6
Silverstein J (see Panagakos and Silverstein). 1997;25:330-4
Simms M (see Havlichek et al). 1997;25:418-20 (Brief rep.)
oO
Simonds DN, Horan TC, Kelley R, Jarvis WR. Detecting pedi-
Olmsted RN. Reaction and response. 1997;25:70-2 atric nosocomial infections: How do infection control and
——. Reaction and response. 1997;25:442-8 quality assurance personnel compare? 1997;25:202-8
—— (see Manangan et al). 1997;25:229-35
P Singh N. Infections in solid-organ transplant recipients.
1997;25:409-17 (State of the science)
Paardekooper C (see Hambraeus et al). 1997;25:297-302
Smaill F (see Loeb et al). 1997;25:11-5
Panagakos FS, Silverstein J. Incidence of percutaneous injuries at
Smith PW, Rusnak PG. Infection prevention and control in the
a dental school: a four-year retrospective study. 1997;25:330-4
long-term-care facility. 1997;25:488-512 (Special comm.)
Pasternack MS (see Weber et al). 1997;25:195-201
Smith SM (see Eng et al). 1997;25:441 (Letter reply)
Patel N, Tignor GH. Device-specific sharps injury and
Soule BM, Huskins WC. A global perspective on the past, pre-
usage rates: an analysis by hospital department. 1997;
sent, and future of nosocomial infection prevention and
25:77-84
control. 1997;25:289-93 (Guest editorial)
Paul SM (see Tokars et al). 1997;25:395-400
Starling CEF, Couto BRGM, Pinheiro SMC. Applying the
Perine PL (see Bryan et al). 1997;25:215-22
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National
Perrotta DM (see Manangan et al). 1997;25:229-35
Nosocomial Surveillance system methods in Brazilian hos-
Pfeiffer AJ (see Van Drunen et al). 1997;25:287 (Letter)
pitals. 1997;25:303-11
Pinheiro SMC (see Starling et al). 1997;25:303-11
States ST (see Miuetzner et al). 1997;25:452-7
Pirwitz S. HICPAC guidelines for isolation precautions.
Strausbaugh L. Antimicrobial resistance: problems, laments,
1997;25:287-8 (Letter)
and hopes. 1997;25:294-6 (Guest editorial)
Pirwitz S, Manian F. Prevalence of use of infection control rit-
uals and outdated practices: Education Committee survey
T
results. 1997;25:28-35 (Special comm.)
Tangtrakool T (see Danchaivijitr et al). 1997;25:44-50 (Global
Plsek PE. Collaborating across organizational boundaries to
improve the quality of care. 1997;25:85-95 perspectives)
Tartasky D (see Cohen and Tartasky). 1997;25:51-64 (State of
Pretzer D (see Haines et al). 1997;25:439-41 (Letter)
the science)
Public Health Service (see Hospital Infections Program et al).
Thaml'*itkul V (see Danchaivijitr et al). 1997;25:44-50 (Global
1997;25:502-12 (Special comm.)
perspectives)
Thrupp L (see Lee et al). 1997;25:312-21
R
Thuler LCS (see Velasco et al). 1997;25:458-62
Ramphal-Naley L, Kirkhorn S, Lohman WH, Zelterman D. Tignor GH (see Patel and Tignor). 1997;25:77-84
Tuberculosis in physicians: compliance with surveillance Tokars JI, Paul SM, Crane GL, Cetron MS, Finelli L, Jarvis WR. Secular
and treatment (1996;24:243-53). 1997;25:2 (Correction) trends in bloodstream infection caused by antimicrobial-resistant
Rantala A, Lehtonen O-P, Niinikoski J. Alcohol abuse: A risk bacteria in New Jersey hospitals, 1991 to 1995. 1997;25:395-400
factor for surgical wound infections? 1997;25:381-6 Tompkins RG (see Weber et al). 1997;25:195-201
Rashida B (see Barone et al). 1997;25:350-6 (Practice forum) Toukan A (see Khuri-Bulos et al). 1997;25:322-9
Rickman LS (see Bauer et al). 1997;25:387-9 Tran C (see Lee et al). 1997;25:312-21
Riederer KM (see White et al). 1997;25:467-70 Treen LM (see Salisbury et al). 1997;25:24-7
Rivera P (see Sepkowitz et al). 1997;25:283-6 (Practice forum) Treston-Aurand J (see VandenBosch et al). 1997;25:513-9
Rogers B. Health hazards in nursing and health care: an (Practice forum)
overview. 1997;25:248-61 (State of the science) Trost PA (see Sagripanti et al). 1997;25:335-9
Rosen HR. Acquisition of hepatitis C by a conjunctival splash. Tucci V, Haran MA, Isenberg HD. Epidemiology and control of
1997;25:242-7 (Clin. case study) vancomycin-resistant enterococci in an adult and children’s
Rosenman K (see Havlichek et al). 1997;25:418-20 (Brief rep.) hospital. 1997;25:371-6
Rudock A (see Bryan et al). 1997;25:215-22 Turner JG (see Wright et al). 1997;25:426-9 (Practice forum)
Rumeileh AIA (see Khuri-Bulos et al). 1997;25:322-9
Rusnak PG (see Smith and Rusnak). 1997;25:477-501 U
Rutala WA, Weber DJ. Epidemiology: a critical tool for infec- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (see Hospital
tion control professionals. 1997;25:193-4 (Guest editorial) Infections Program et al). 1997;25:502-12 (Special comm.)
S V
Sagripanti J-L, Eklund CA, Trost PA, Jinneman KC, Abeyta C Jr, Valena F (see Eng et al). 1997;25:441 (Letter reply)
Kaysner CA, Hill WE. Comparative sensitivity of thirteen VandenBosch TM, Cooch J, Treston-Aurand J. Research uti-
species of pathogenic bacteria to seven chemical germicides. lization: adhesive bandage dressing regimen for peripheral
1997;25:335-9 venous catheters. 1997;25:513-9 (Practice forum)
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Van Drunen N, Bonnicksen G, Pfeiffer AJ. A survey of tuber- White AH, Khatib R, Riederer KM, Flood M. Respiratory iso-
culosis control programs in seventeen Minnesota hospitals: lation in a teaching hospital with low-to-moderate rate of
authors’ note. 1997;25:287 (Letter) tuberculosis: compliance with Centers for Disease Control
Velasco E, Thuler LCS, de S Martins CA, de Castro Dias LM, and Prevention guidelines for identifying patients who may
da S e C Goncalves VM. Nosocomial infections in an oncol- have active tuberculosis. 1997;25:467-70
ogy intensive care unit. 1997;25:458-62 White MC, Lynch P. Blood contacts in the operating room after
Villa N (see Sepkowitz et al). 1997;25:283-6 (Practice forum) hospital-specific data analysis and action. 1997;25:209-14
— (see Hambraeus et al). 1997;25:297-302
Ww Wilcox L (see Loeb et al). 1997;25:11-5
Wadowsky RM (see Miuetzner et al). 1997;25:452-7 Wright BJ, Turner JG, Daffin P. Effectiveness of computer-
Wald ER (see Miuetzner et al). 1997;25:452-7 assisted instruction in increasing the rate of universal pre-
Walsh J (see Merrick et al). 1997;25:463-6 cautions-related behaviors. 1997;25:426-9 (Practice forum)
Walter S (see Loeb et al). 1997;25:11-5
¥
Weber DJ (see Rutala and Weber). 1997;25:193-4 (Guest editorial)
Weber JM, Sheridan RL, Pasternack MS, Tompkins RG. Younai FS (see Murphy and Younai). 1997;25:275-82 (Practice
Nosocomial infections in pediatric patients with burns. forum)
1997;25:195-201 Yu VL (see Goetz and Yu). 1997;25:449-51 (Guest editorial)
Subject index*
A Association for Professionals in Infection Control and
Epidemiology
Abstracts
Applied epidemiology (Bundy). 1997;25:191-2 (Guest editorial)
Abstracts of the APIC 24th Annual Educational Conference
A global perspective on the past, present, and future of noso-
and International Meeting. 1997;25:125-88
comial infection prevention and control (Soule and
Adhesive dressings; see Dressings
Huskins). 1997;25:289-93 (Guest editorial)
Age factors
Infection control: past,, present, and future (Larson).
Age-related hepatitis B seroconversion rates in health care
1997;25:1-2 (Editorial)
workers (Havlichek et al). 1997;25:418-20 (Brief rep.)
Prevalence of use of infection control rituals and outdated
Air ionization
practices: Education Committee survey results (Pirwitz and
Copper-silver ionization: cautious optimism for Legionella dis-
Manian). 1997;25:28-33 (Special comm.)
infection and implications for environmental culturing
A retrospective on infection control. Part 2: twentieth cen-
(Goetz and Yu). 1997;25:449-51 (Guest editorial)
tury—the flame burns (Larson). 1997;25:340-9 (Special
Efficacy of thermal treatment and copper-silver ionization for
article)
controlling Legionella pneumophila in high-volume hot
Surveillance: into the next millennium (Horan and Lee).
water plumbing systems in hospitals (Miuetzner et al).
1997;25:73-6 (Guest editorial)
1997;25:452-7
Use of scrubs and related apparel in health care facilities
Alcohol (Belkin et al). 1997;25:401-4 (State of the art rep.)
Alcohol abuse: A risk factor for surgical wound infections?
(Rantala et al). 1997;25:381-6 B
Ambulatory surgery
Bacteria
Adjunctive use of monthly physician questionnaires for
Comparative sensitivity of thirteen species of pathogenic bac-
curveillance of surgical site infections after hospital dis-
teria to seven chemical germicides (Sagripanti et al).
charge and in ambulatory surgical patients: report of a
1997;25:335-9
seven-year experience (Maniar and Meyer). 1997;
25:390-4 Bandages; see Dressings
American Hospital Association Bathroom
A retrospective on infection control. Part 2: twentieth cen- Who washes hands after using the bathroom? (Guinan et al).
tury—the flame burns (Larson). 1997;25:340-9 (Special 1997;25:424-5 (Brief rep.)
article) BCG vaccine
Antibiotic resistance; see Drug resistance, microbial Benefit of two-step PPD testing of new employees at a New York
City hospital (Sepkowitz et al). 1997;25:283-6 (Practice forum)
Antibiotics
Microbial resistance to drug therapy: a review (Cohen and Bioburden level; see Colony count, microbial
Tartasky). 1997;25:51-64 (State of the science) Blood
Anti-infective agents, local Acquisition of hepatitis C by a conjunctival splash (Rosen).
A randomized trial of surgical scrubbing with a brush com- 1997;25:242-7 (Clin. case study)
pared to antiseptic soap alone (Loeb et al). 1997;25:11-5 Blood contacts in the operating room after hospital-specific
data analysis and action (White and Lynch). 1997;25:209-14
Antiseptics; sce Anti-infective agents, local
Preventing transmission of blood-borne pathogens: a com-
APIC 24th Annual Educational Conference and
pelling argument for effective device-selection strategies
International Meeting
(Culver). 1997;25:430-3 (Practice forum)
Abstracts. 1997;25:125-88
Bloodstream infection; see Septicemia
Aromagram
Brazil
Novel uses of the aromagram in infection control and epi-
Applying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
demiology (Bauer et al). 1997;25:387-9
National Nosocomial Surveillance system methods in
Brazilian hospitals (Starling et al). 1997;25:303-11
* February, pp. 1-72; April, pp. 73-188; June, pp. 189-288; August, Brief reports
pp. 289-362; October, pp. 363-448; December, pp. 449-540. Brief reports. 1997;25:112-20, 418-25
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Brushes Conjunctiva
A randomized trial of surgical scrubbing with a brush com- Acquisition of hepatitis C by a conjunctival splash (Rosen).
pared to antiseptic soap alone (Loeb et al). 1997;25:11-5 1997;25:242-7 (Clin. case study)
Burns Contraceptive devices, female
Nosocomial infections in pediatric patients with burns (Weber Adaptation and validation of a portable steam sterilizer for
et al). 1997;25:195-201 processing intrauterine device insertion instruments and
supplies in low-resource settings (Barone et al).
C 1997;25:350-6 (Practice forum)
Carole DeMille Award Copper
Infection control: past, present, and future (Larson). Copper-silver ionization: cautious optimism for Legionella dis-
1997;25:1-2 (Editorial) infection and implications for environmental culturing
Catheters, indwelling (Goetz and Yu). 1997;25:449-51 (Guest editorial)
Evaluation of the acceptability of a needleless vascular-access Efficacy of thermal treatment and copper-silver ionization for con-
system by nurses (Ihrig et al). 1997;25:434-8 (Practice forum) trolling Legionella pneumophila in high-volume hot water
Microbiologic evaluation of needleless and needle-access plumbing systems in hospitals (Miuetzner et al). 1997;25:452-7
devices (Arduino et al). 1997;25:377-80 Correction
Research utilization: adhesive bandage dressing regimen for Tuberculosis in physicians: compliance with surveillance and
peripheral venous catheters (VandenBosch et al). treatment (Ramphal-Naley et al) (1996;24:243-53). 1997;25:2
1997;25:513-9 (Practice forum) Costs and cost analysis
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cost analysis and clinical impact of weekly ventilator circuit
Applying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and changes in patients in intensive care unit (Kotilainen and
National Nosocomial Surveillance system methods in Keroack). 1997;25:117-20 (Brief rep.)
Brazilian hospitals (Starling et al). 1997;25:303-11 Universal precautions: costs for protective equipment
Benefit of two-step PPD testing of new employees at a New (Danchaivijitr et al). 1997;25:44-50 (Global perspectives)
York City hospital (Sepkowitz et al). 1997;25:283-6 (Practice Cross infection
forum) Applying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
Obstacles encountered in application of the Centers for National Nosocomial Surveillance system methods in
Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for control of Brazilian hospitals (Starling et al). 1997;25:303-11
tuberculosis in a large dental center (Murphy and Younai). Comparative sensitivity of thirteen species of pathogenic bacteria
1997;25:275-82 (Practice forum) to seven chemical germicides (Sagripanti et al). 1997;25:335-9
Respiratory isolation in a teaching hospital with low-to-mod- Definitions of key terms used in the NNIS System (Horan and
erate rate of tuberculosis: compliance with Centers for Emori). 1997;25:112-6 (Brief rep.)
Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for identifying Detecting pediatric nosocomial infections: How do infection
patients who may have active tuberculosis (White et al). control and quality assurance personnel compare?
1997;25:467-70 (Simonds et al). 1997;25:202-8
A retrospective on infection control. Part 2: twentieth century— The effect of rings on microbial load of health care workers’
the flame burns (Larson). 1997;25:340-9 (Special article) hands (Salisbury et al). 1997;25:24-7
Chemicals A global perspective on the past, present, and future of noso-
Health hazards in nursing and health care: an overview comial infection prevention and control (Soule and
(Rogers). 1997;25:248-61 (State of the science) Huskins). 1997;25:289-93 (Guest editorial)
Child Influenza control in acute care hospitals (Evans et al).
Detecting pediatric nosocomial infections: How do infection 1997;25:357-62 (Practice forum)
control and quality assurance personnel compare? A multifaceted approach to changing handwashing behavior
(Simonds et al). 1997;25:202-8 (Larson et al). 1997;25:3-10
Epidemiology and control of vancomycin-resistant enterococci National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS) Report,
in an adult and children’s hospital (Tucci et al). 1997;25:371-6 data summary from October 1986—April 1997, issued May
Nosocomial infections in pediatric patients with burns (Weber 1997 (Hospital Infections Program et al). 1997;25:502-12
et al). 1997;25:195-201 (Special comm.)
Clinical case study Nosocomial infections in an oncology intensive care unit
Clinical case study. 1997;25:242-7 (Velasco et al). 1997;25:458-62
Clothing Nosocomial infections in pediatric patients with burns (Weber
The relationship of selected fabric characteristics and the bar- et al). 1997;25:195-201
rier effectiveness of surgical gown fabrics (Leonas and Process surveillance: an epidemiologic challenge for all health
Jinkins). 1997;25:16-23 care organizations (Baker). 1997;25:96-101
Use of scrubs and related apparel in health care facilities Surveillance, foundation for the future: a historical overview
(Belkin et al). 1997;25:401-4 (State of the art rep.) and evolution of methodologies (Scheckler). 1997;25:106-11
Collaboration (Commentary)
Collaborating across organizational boundaries to improve the Surveillance: into the next millennium (Horan and Lee).
quality of care (Plsek). 1997;25:85-95 1997;25:73-6 (Guest editorial)
Colony count, microbial Surveillance in acute care and nonacute care settings: current
Natural bioburden levels detected on rigid lumened medical issues and concepts (Lee). 1997;25:121-4 (Practice forum)
devices before and after cleaning (Chan-Myers et al). Surveillance of surgical site infections in alternative settings:
1997;25:4716 exploring the current options (Manian). 1997;25:102-5
Commentaries (Commentary)
Commentaries. 1997;25:38-43, 102-11
D
Computers
Effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in increasing Data display
the rate of universal precautions-related behaviors (Wright Novel uses of the aromagram in infection control and epi-
et al). 1997;25:426-9 (Practice forum) demiology (Bauer et al). 1997;25:387-9
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Data summary Enterococcus
National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS) Report, Antimicrobial resistance: problems, laments, and hopes
data summary from October 1986-April 1997, issued May (Strausbaugh). 1997;25:294-6 (Guest editorial)
1997 (Hospital Infections Program et al). 1997;25:502-12 Could antibiotic-resistant pathogens be cross-resistant to
(Special comm.) hard-surface disinfectants? (Haines et al) (Letter); (Eng et
Death al) (Reply). 1997;25:439-41
Usefulness of intrinsic infection risk indexes as predictors of Epidemiology and control of vancomycin-resistant enterococ-
in-hospital death (Delgado-Rodiguez et al). 1997;25:365-70 ci in an adult and children’s hospital (Tucci et al).
Definitions 1997;25:371-6
Definitions of key terms used in the NNIS System (Horan and Secular trends in bloodstream infection caused by antimicro-
Emori). 1997;25:112-6 (Brief rep.) bial-resistant bacteria in New Jersey hospitals, 1991 to 1995
Dentistry (Tokars et al). 1997;25:395-400
Incidence of percutaneous injuries at a dental school: a four-year Environmental health
retrospective study (Panagakos and Silverstein). 1997;25:330-4 Applied epidemiology and environmental health: emerging con-
Obstacles encountered in application of the Centers for troversies (Needleman). 1997;25:262-74 (State of the science)
Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for control of Copper-silver ionization: cautious optimism for Legionella dis-
tuberculosis in a large dental center (Murphy and Younai). infection and implications for environmental culturing
1997;25:275-82 (Practice forum) (Goetz and Yu). 1997;25:449-51 (Guest editorial)
Disinfectants Health hazards in nursing and health care: an overview
Comparative sensitivity of thirteen species of pathogenic bacteria (Rogers). 1997;25:248-61 (State of the science)
to even chemical germicides (Sagripanti et al). 1997;25:335-9 Epidemic Intelligence Service
Could antibiotic-resistant pathogens be cross-resistant to Surveillance, foundation for the future: a historical overview
hard-surface disinfectants? (Haines et al) (Letter); (Eng et and evolution of methodologies (Scheckler). 1997;25:106-11
al) (Reply). 1997;25:439-41 (Commentary)
Disinfection Epidemiology
Copper-silver ionization: cautious optimism for Legionella dis- Applied epidemiology and environmental health: emerging con-
infection and implications for environmental culturing troversies (Needleman). 1997;25:262-74 (State of the science)
(Goetz and Yu). 1997;25:449-51 (Guest editorial) Applied epidemiology (Bundy). 1997;25:191-2 (Guest editorial)
Natural bioburden levels detected on rigid lumened medical devices Epidemiology: a critical tool for infection control profession-
before and after cleaning (Chan-Myers et al). 1997;25:471-6 als (Rutala and Weber). 1997;25:193-4 (Guest editorial)
Dressings Organized systems of care (Bryant). 1997;25:363-4 (Guest
Research utilization: adhesive bandage dressing regimen for editorial)
peripheral venous catheters (VandenBosch et al). Eye
1997;25:513-9 (Practice forum) Acquisition of hepatitis C by a conjunctival splash (Rosen).
Drug resistance, microbial 1997;25:242-7 (Clin. case study)
Antimicrobial resistance: problems, laments, and hopes
(Strausbaugh). 1997;25:294-6 (Guest editorial) F
Could antibiotic-resistant pathogens be cross-resistant to Fabrics
hard-surface disinfectants? (Haines et al) (Letter); (Eng et The relationship of selected fabric characteristics and the bar-
al) (Reply). 1997;25:439-41 rier effectiveness of surgical gown fabrics (Leonas and
Epidemiology and control of vancomycin-resistant enterococci Jinkins). 1997;25:16-23
in an adult and children’s hospital (Tucci et al). 1997;25:371-6 Focused studies
Microbial resistance to drug therapy: a review (Cohen and A practical approach to designing and performing a focused
Tartasky). 1997;25:51-64 (State of the science) study (Jackson). 1997;25:520-8 (Practice forum)
Reduced susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus to van-
comycin—Japan, 1996. 1997;25:405-8 (Special comm.)
G
Secular trends in bloodstream infection caused by antimicro-
bial-resistant bacteria in New Jersey hospitals, 1991 to 1995 Germicides; see Disinfectants
(Tokars et al). 1997;25:395-400 Global health; see World health
Surveillance of colonization and infection with Staphylococcus Global perspectives
aureus susceptible or resistant to methicillin in a communi- Global perspectives. 1997;25:44-50
ty skilled-nursing facility (Lee et al). 1997;25:312-21 Guest editorials
Guest editorials. 1997;25:73-6, 191-4, 289-96, 363-4, 449-51
E Guidelines
Editorials HICPAC guidelines for isolation precautions (Pirwitz).
Editorials. 1997;25:1-2 1997;25:287-8 (Letter)
Education Infection control: an idea whose time has come (Laxton).
Effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in increasing 1997;25:34-7 (Special article)
the rate of universal precautions-related behaviors (Wright Obstacles encountered in application of the Centers for
et al). 1997;25:426-9 (Practice forum) Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for control of
Infection control: an idea whose time has come (Laxton). tuberculosis in a large dental center (Murphy and Younai).
1997;25:34-7 (Special article) 1997;25:275-82 (Practice forum)
Prevalence of use of infection control rituals and outdated Respiratory isolation in a teaching hospital with low-to-mod-
practices: Education Committee survey results (Pirwitz and erate rate of tuberculosis: compliance with Centers for
Manian). 1997;25:28-33 (Special comm.) Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for identifying
Emergency medical technicians patients who may have active tuberculosis (White et al).
Epidemiology of hepatitis B vaccine acceptance among urban 1997;25:467-70
paramedics and emergency medical technicians (Lee et al). Use of scrubs and related apparel in health care facilities
1997;25:421-3 (Brief rep.) (Belkin et al). 1997;25:401-4 (State of the art rep.)
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H Surveillance: into the next millennium (Horan and Lee).
1997;25:73-6 (Guest editorial)
Hand
The effect of rings on microbial load of health care workers’ Infection control, history
hands (Salisbury et al). 1997;25:24-7 A retrospective on infection control. Part 1: nineteenth centu-
ry—consumed by fire (Larson). 1997;25:236-41 (Special
Handwashing
article)
A multifaceted approach to changing handwashing behavior
A retrospective on infection control. Part 2: twentieth century—
(Larson et al). 1997;25:3-10
the flame burns (Larson). 1997;25:340-9 (Special article)
A randomized trial of surgical scrubbing with a brush com-
Influenza
pared to antiseptic soap alone (Loeb et al). 1997;25:11-5
Who washes hands after using the bathroom? (Guinan et al). Influenza control in acute care hospitals (Evans et al).
1997;25:357-62 (Practice forum)
1997;25:424-5 (Brief rep.)
Injections, intravenous
Health hazards, occupational; see Occupational exposure
Microbiologic evaluation of needleless and needle-access
Heat
devices (Arduino et al). 1997;25:377-80
Efficacy of thermal treatment and coppersilver ionization for con-
Instruments
trolling Legionella pneumophila in high-volume hot water
Adaptation and validation of a portable steam sterilizer for
plumbing systems in hospitals (Miuetzner et al). 1997;25:452-7
processing intrauterine device insertion instruments and
Hepatitis
supplies in low-resource settings (Barone et al). 1997;
Preventing transmission of blood-borne pathogens: a com-
25:350-6 (Practice forum)
pelling argument for effective device-selection strategies
Intensive care units
(Culver). 1997;25:430-3 (Practice forum)
Cost analysis and clinical impact of weekly ventilator circuit
Hepatitis B
changes in patients in intensive care unit (Kotilainen and
Age-related hepatitis B seroconversion rates in health care
Keroack). 1997;25:117-20 (Brief rep.)
workers (Havlichek et al). 1997;25:418-20 (Brief rep.)
Nosocomial infections in an oncology intensive care unit
Hepatitis B vaccine
(Velasco et al). 1997;25:458-62
Epidemiology of hepatitis B vaccine acceptance among urban
International Federation of Infection Control
paramedics and emergency medical technicians (Lee et al).
International Federation of Infection Control: the first 10 years
1997;25:421-3 (Brief rep.)
(Hambraeus et al). 1997;25:297-302
Hepatitis B vaccine booster dose: low-dose recombinant hepati-
Internet
tis B vaccines as a booster dose (Bryan et al). 1997;25:215-22
Infection control: an idea whose time has come (Laxton).
Hepatitis C
1997;25:34-7 (Special article)
Acquisition of hepatitis C by a conjunctival splash (Rosen).
Intrauterine devices
1997;25:242-7 (Clin. case study)
Adaptation and validation of a portable steam sterilizer for
Historical articles
processing intrauterine device insertion instruments and
A retrospective on infection control. Part 1: nineteenth century—
supplies in low-resource settings (Barone et al). 1997;
consumed by fire (Larson). 1997;25:236-41 (Special article)
25:350-6 (Practice forum)
A retrospective on infection control. Part 2: twentieth century—
Ionization; see Air ionization
the flame burns (Larson). 1997;25:340-9 (Special article)
Surveillance, foundation for the future: a historical overview Isolation; see Patient isolation
and evolution of methodologies (Scheckler). 1997;25:106-11
J
(Commentary)
HIV Japan
Preventing transmission of blood-borne pathogens: a com- Reduced susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus to van-
pelling argument for effective device-selection strategies comycin—Japan, 1996. 1997;25:405-8 (Special comm.)
(Culver). 1997;25:430-3 (Practice forum) Jewelry
Home care services The effect of rings on microbial load of health care workers’
Infection control: an idea whose time has come (Laxton). hands (Salisbury et al). 1997;25:24-7
1997;25:34-7 (Special article) Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare
Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee Organizations
HICPAC guidelines for isolation precautions (Pirwitz). A retrospective on infection control. Part 2: twentieth century—
1997;25:287-8 (Letter) the flame burns (Larson). 1997;25:340-9 (Special article)
Hygiene Jordan
A multifaceted approach to changing handwashing behavior Epidemiology of needlestick and sharp injuries at a university
(Larson et al). 1997;25:3-10 hospital in a developing country: a 3-year prospective study
Who washes hands after using the bathroom? (Guinan et al). at the Jordan University Hospital, 1993 through 1995
1997;25:424-5 (Brief rep.) (Khuri-Bulos et al). 1997;25:322-9
L
Immunization, secondary Legionella
Hepatitis B vaccine booster dose: low-dose recombinant hepati- Copper-silver ionization: cautious optimism for Legionella dis-
tis B vaccines as a booster dose (Bryan et al). 1997;25:215-22 infection and implications for environmental culturing
Infection control (Goetz and Yu). 1997;25:449-51 (Guest editorial)
Infection control: an idea whose time has come (Laxton). Efficacy of thermal treatment and copper-silver ionization for
1997;25:34-7 (Special article) controlling Legionella pneumophila in high-volume hot
Infection control: past, present, and future (Larson). water plumbing systems in hospitals (Miuetzner et al).
1997;25:1-2 (Editorial) 1997;25:452-7
Infection prevention and control in the managed care era: Legislation
Dinosaur, dragon, or dark horse? (Jackson). 1997;25:38-43 Infection control: an idea whose time has come (Laxton).
(Commentary) 1997;25:34-7 (Special article)
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Letters Epidemiology of needlestick and sharp injuries at a university
Could antibiotic-resistant pathogens be cross-resistant to hard- hospital in a developing country: a 3-year prospective study
surface disinfectants? (Haines et al) (Letter); (Eng et al) at the Jordan University Hospital, 1993 through 1995
(Reply). 1997;25:439-41 (Khuri-Bulos et al). 1997;25:322-9
HICPAC guidelines for isolation precautions (Pirwitz). Preventing transmission of blood-borne pathogens: a com-
1997;25:287-8 pelling argument for effective device-selection strategies
A survey of tuberculosis control programs in seventeen Minnesota (Culver). 1997;25:430-3 (Practice forum)
hospitals: authors’ note (Van Drunen et al). 1997;25:287 Nosocomial infection; see Cross infection
Long-term care Nursing homes
Infection prevention and control in the long-term-care facility Infection prevention and control in the long-term-care facility
(Smith and Rusnak). 1997;25:488-512 (Smith and Rusnak). 1997;25:477-501
M oO
Managed care programs Occupational exposure
Infection prevention and control in the managed care era: Blood contacts in the operating room after hospital-specific
Dinosaur, dragon, or dark horse? (Jackson). 1997;25:38-43 data analysis and action (White and Lynch). 1997;25:209-14
(Commentary) Health hazards in nursing and health care: an overview
Methicillin { (Rogers). 1997;25:248-61 (State of the science)
Could antibiotic-resistant pathogens be cross-resistant to hard- Oncology
surface disinfectants? (Haines et al) (Letter); (Eng et al) Nosocomial infections in an oncology intensive care unit
(Reply). 1997;25:439-41 (Velasco et al). 1997;25:458-62
Surveillance of colonization and infection with Staphylococcus Operating rooms
aureus susceptible or resistant to methicillin in a communi- Blood contacts in the operating room after hospital-specific
ty skilled-nursing facility (Lee et al). 1997;25:312-21 data analysis and action (White and Lynch). 1997;25:209-14
Microbial resistance; see Drug resistance, microbial Organ transplantation
Multiple resistance; see Drug resistance, microbial Infections in solid-organ transplant recipients (Singh).
Mycobacterium tuberculosis 1997;25:409-17 (State of the science)
Benefit of two-step PPD testing of new employees at a New Organized systems of care
York City hospital (Sepkowitz et al). 1997;25:283-6 Organized systems of care (Bryant). 1997;25:363-4 (Guest editorial)
(Practice forum) Outcomes assessment
Comparison of induced versus expectorated sputum for the Process surveillance: an epidemiologic challenge for all health
diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis by acid-fast smear care organizations (Baker). 1997;25:96-101
(Merrick et al). 1997;25:463-6
Obstacles encountered in application of the Centers for P
Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for control of Paramedics; see Emergency medical technicians
tuberculosis in a large dental center (Murphy and Younai). Patient discharge
1997;25:275-82 (Practice forum) Adjunctive use of monthly physician questionnaires for sur-
Respiratory isolation in a teaching hospital with low-to-moderate veillance of surgical site infections after hospital discharge
rate of tuberculosis: compliance with Centers for Disease and in ambulatory surgical patients: report of a seven-year
Control and Prevention guidelines for identifying patients who experience (Manian and Meyer). 1997;25:390-4
may have active tuberculosis (White et al). 1997;25:467-70 Patient isolation
Status of tuberculosis infection control programs at Texas hos- HICPAC guidelines for isolation precautions (Pirwitz).
pitals, 1989 through 1991 (Manangan et al). 1997;25:229-35 1997;25:287-8 (Letter)
A survey of tuberculosis control programs in seventeen Respiratory isolation in a teaching hospital with low-to-mod-
Minnesota hospitals: authors’ note (Van Drunen et al). erate rate of tuberculosis: compliance with Centers for
1997;25:287 (Letter) Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for identifying
patients who may have active tuberculosis (White et al).
N 1997;25:467-70
National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance index Pediatrics; see Child
Usefulness of intrinsic infection risk indexes as predictors of Penicillin
in-hospital death (Delgado-Rodiguez et al). 1997;25:365-70 Secular trends in bloodstream infection caused by antimicro-
National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System bial-resistant bacteria in New Jersey hospitals, 1991 to 1995
Applying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and (Tokars et al). 1997;25:395-400
National Nosocomial Surveillance system methods in Percutaneous injuries; see Wounds and injuries
Brazilian hospitals (Starling et al). 1997;25:303-11 Peripheral venous catheters; sce Catheters, indwelling
Definitions of key terms used in the NNIS System (Horan and Plumbing systems
Emori). 1997;25:112-6 (Brief rep.) Efficacy of thermal treatment and copper-silver ionization for con-
Surveillance, foundation for the future: a historical overview trolling Legionella pneumophila in high-volume hot water
and evolution of methodologies (Scheckler). 1997;25:106-11 plumbing systems in hospitals (Miuetzner et al). 1997;25:452-7
(Commentary) Pneumococcus; see Streptococcus pneumoniae
Needles Practice forum
Evaluation of the acceptability of a needleless vascular-access Practice forum. 1997;25:121-4, 275-86, 350-62, 426-38
system by nurses (Ihrig et al). 1997;25:434-8 (Practice forum) Protective clothing
Microbiologic evaluation of needleless and needle-access The relationship of selected fabric characteristics and the bar-
devices (Arduino et al). 1997;25:377-80 rier effectiveness of surgical gown fabrics (Leonas and
Needlestick injuries Jinkins). 1997;25:16-23
Device-specific sharps injury and usage rates: an analysis by Use of scrubs and related apparel in health care facilities
hospital department (Patel and Tignor). 1997;25:77-84 (Belkin et al). 1997;25:401-4 (State of the art rep.)
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Protective devices S
Universal precautions: costs for protective equipment
(Danchaivijitr et al). 1997;25:44-50 (Global perspectives) Scrubs; see Protective clothing
Psychology Septicemia
Health hazards in nursing and health care: an overview Secular trends in bloodstream infection caused by antimicro-
(Rogers). 1997;25:248-61 (State of the science) bial-resistant bacteria in New Jersey hospitals, 1991 to 1995
(Tokars et al). 1997;25:395-400
Q Sharps injury; see Needlestick injuries
Silver
Quality assurance, health care Copper-silver ionization: cautious optimism for Legionella dis-
Detecting pediatric nosocomial infections: How do infection infection and implications for environmental culturing
control and quality assurance personnel compare? (Goetz and Yu). 1997;25:449-51 (Guest editorial)
(Simonds et al). 1997;25:202-8 Efficacy of thermal treatment and copper-silver ionization for con-
Quality of health care trolling Legionella pneumophila in high-volume hot water
Collaborating across organizational boundaries to improve the plumbing systems in hospitals (Miuetzner et al). 1997;25:452-7
quality of care (Plsek). 1997;25:85-95 Skilled nursing facilities '
Questionnaires Surveillance of colonization and infection with Staphylococcus
Adjunctive use of monthly physician questionnaires for sur- aureus susceptible or resistant to methicillin in a communi-
veillance of surgical site infections after hospital discharge ty skilled-nursing facility (Lee et al). 1997;25:312-21
and in ambulatory surgical patients: report of a seven-year Soaps
experience (Manian and Meyer). 1997;25:390-4 A randomized trial of surgical scrubbing with a brush com-
Prevalence of use of infection control rituals and outdated pared to antiseptic soap alone (Loeb et al). 1997;25:11-5
practices: Education Committee survey results (Pirwitz and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Manian). 1997;25:28-33 (Special comm.) A retrospective on infection control. Part 2: twentieth century—
A survey of tuberculosis control programs in seventeen the flame burns (Larson). 1997;25:340-9 (Special article)
Minnesota hospitals: authors’ note (Van Drunen et al). Special articles
1997;25:287 (Letter)
Special articles. 1997;25:34-7, 236-41, 340-9, 477-487
Special cc ications
R
Special communications. 1997;25:28-33, 405-8, 488-512
Reaction and response Sputum
Reaction and response. 1997;25:70-2, 442-8 Comparison of induced versus expectorated sputum for the
Reports diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis by acid-fast smear
National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS) Report, (Merrick et al). 1997;25:463-6
data summary from October 1986-April 1997, issued May Staphylococcus aureus
1997 (Hospital Infections Program et al). 1997;25:502-12 Could antibiotic-resistant pathogens be cross-resistant to
(Special comm.) hard-surface disinfectants? (Haines et al) (Letter); (Eng et
Research al) (Reply). 1997;25:439-41
Applied epidemiology and environmental health: emerging con- Reduced susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus to van-
troversies (Needleman). 1997;25:262-74 (State of the science) comycin—Japan, 1996. 1997;25:405-8 (Special comm.)
Research utilization: adhesive bandage dressing regimen for Surveillance of colonization and infection with Staphylococcus
peripheral venous catheters (VandenBosch et al). aureus susceptible or resistant to methicillin in a communi-
1997;25:513-9 (Practice forum) ty skilled-nursing facility (Lee et al). 1997;25:312-21
Resistant organisms; see Drug resistance, microbial; State of the art report
specific organisms State of the art report. 1997;25:401-4
Respiration, artificial State of the science
Cost analysis and clinical impact of weekly ventilator circuit State of the science. 1997;25:51-64, 248-74, 409-17
changes in patients in intensive care unit (Kotilainen and Steam sterilization; see Sterilization
Keroack). 1997;25:117-20 (Brief rep.) Sterilization
Reviewers Adaptation and validation of a portable steam _srilizer for
Reviewers. 1997;25:189-90 processing intrauterine device insertion in. uments and
Reviews and comments at a glance supplies in low-resource settings (Barone et al).
Reviews and comments at a glance. 1997;25:65-9 1997;25:350-6 (Practice forum)
Rigid lumened devices Streptococcus pneumoniae
Natural bioburden levels detected on rigid lumened medical Secular trends in bloodstream infection caused by antimicro-
devices before and after cleaning (Chan-Myers et al). bial-resistant bacteria in New Jersey hospitals, 1991 to 1995
1997;25:471-6 (Tokars et al). 1997;25:395-400
Rings Side effects associated with pneumococcal vaccination (Nichol
The effect of rings on microbial load of health care workers’ et al). 1997;25:223-8
hands (Salisbury et al). 1997;25:24-7 Study design
Risk factors A practical approach to designing and performing a focused
Alcohol abuse: A risk factor for surgical wound infections? study (Jackson). 1997;25:520-8 (Practice forum)
(Rantala et al). 1997;25:381-6 Study on the Efficacy of Nosocomial Infection Control index
Risk indexes Usefulness of intrinsic infection risk indexes as predictors of
Usefulness of intrinsic infection risk indexes as predictors of in-hospital death (Delgado-Rodiguez et al). 1997;25:365-70
in-hospital death (Delgado-Rodiguez et al). 1997;25:365-70 Substance abuse
Rituals Alcohol abuse: A risk factor for surgical wound infections?
Prevalence of use of infection control rituals and outdated (Rantala et al). 1997;25:381-6
practices: Education Committee survey results (Pirwitz and Surgical gowns; see Protective clothing
Manian). 1997;25:28-33 (Special comm.) Surgical scrub; see Handwashing
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Surgical wound infection
Adjunctive use of monthly physician questionnaires for sur-
veillance of surgical site infections after hospital discharge
Universal precautions
and in ambulatory surgical patients: report of a seven-year
Device-specific sharps injury and usage rates: an analysis by
experience (Manian and Meyer). 1997;25:390-4
hospital department (Patel and Tignor). 1997;25:77-84
Alcohol abuse: A risk factor for surgical wound infections?
Effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in increasing
(Rantala et al). 1997;25:381-6 the rate of universal precautions-related behaviors (Wright
Surveillance of surgical site infections in alternative settings:
et al). 1997;25:426-9 (Practice forum)
exploring the current options (Manian). 1997;25:102-5
Universal precautions: costs for protective equipment
(Commentary)
(Danchaivijitr et al). 1997;25:44-50 (Global perspectives)
Surveillance Urban health
Adjunctive use of monthly physician questionnaires for sur-
Epidemiology of hepatitis B vaccine acceptance among urban
veillance of surgical site infections after hospital discharge
paramedics and emergency medical technicians (Lee et al).
and in ambulatory surgical patients: report of a seven-year
1997;25:421-3 (Brief rep.)
experience (Manian and Meyer). 1997;25:390-4
Applying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
V
National Nosocomial Surveillance system methods in
Brazilian hospitals (Starling et al). 1997;25:303-11 Vaccination
Definitions of key terms used in the NNIS System (Horan and Epidemiology of hepatitis B vaccine acceptance among urban
Emori). 1997;25:112-6 (Brief rep.) paramedics and emergency medical technicians (Lee et al).
National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS) Report, 1997;25:421-3 (Brief rep.)
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Surveillance in acute care and nonacute care settings: current Epidemiology and control of vancomycin-resistant enterococci
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Surveillance of colonization and infection with Staphylococcus Reduced susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus to van-
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Terminology changes in patients in intensive care unit (Kotilainen and
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