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In-room air purification to prevent respiratory infection in aged care – Does it help?In this episode of ICMs we talk to the authors of a...

In-room air purification to prevent respiratory infection in aged care – Does it help?

In this episode of ICMs we talk to the authors of a world first multi-centre double blind cross-over randomised control trial, which explored the effect of in-room air purification on acute respiratory tract infections.  The rationale and pragmatics of undertaking such a trial are explored, as well as interpretation of the findings. The lead researcher, Bismi Thottiyil Sultanmuhammed…

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2024/12/04/in-room-air-purification-to-prevent-respiratory-infection-in-aged-care-does-it-help/

Live from the Infection Prevention Society conferenceIn our second live session at a major conference, this episode of Infection Control...

Live from the Infection Prevention Society conference

In our second live session at a major conference, this episode of Infection Control Matters was record live at a plenary session to close day 1 of the Infection Prevention Society conference (Birmingham, UK). Our guest panelists include Dr Berit Muller-Pebody an Epidemiologist from the UK Health Security Agency, Prof Jennie Wilson from the University of West London and Dr Jacqui Prieto from The University of…

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2024/09/25/live-from-the-infection-prevention-society-conference/

The CLEEN study: Background and discussion with the authorsIn this episode, our guest host, Dr Sally Havers this week talks to some of...

The CLEEN study: Background and discussion with the authors

In this episode, our guest host, Dr Sally Havers this week talks to some of authors from ClEaning and Enhancd DisinfectioN (CLEEN) study (including some regular voices..). The study was recently published in the Lancet Infectious Disease (link below to free access, limited time). The CLEEN study is a world first RCT that explores the impact of cleaning and disinfection of shared medical equipment on HAIs.

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2024/09/04/the-cleen-study-background-and-discussion-with-the-authors/

CLEEN resultsWe have recently published some results from the CLEEN study. First off are the results from our RCT. You can see the results...

CLEEN results

We have recently published some results from the CLEEN study. First off are the results from our RCT. You can see the results here, published in the Lancet Infectious Disease. If you are having trouble accessing the results, please contact us. In this RCT, we found that improving the cleaning and disinfection of shared medical equipment was associated with a relative reduction of –34·5% (–50·3 to –17·5) in HAIs following the intervention (odds ratio 0·62,…

http://cleenstudy.com/2024/08/26/cleen-results/

Cleaning shared equipment reduces infection – Latest paper We have published results from a major part of the CLEEN study in the Lancet...

Cleaning shared equipment reduces infection – Latest paper

We have published results from a major part of the CLEEN study in the Lancet Infectious Disease today.

Freely available: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1jbJ85E-UogX2O

#patientsafety #patients #ID #infectioncontrol #infection

CLEEN results presented at ECCMIDIt was a pleasure to present some findings of the CLEEN study today on behalf of the CLEEN team. These...

CLEEN results presented at ECCMID

It was a pleasure to present some findings of the CLEEN study today on behalf of the CLEEN team. These results were presented in a late breaker clinical trials session. In the next few days, we will be submitting our findings to a journal. We also have many more results to come, including a time and motion study - which determined the time it takes to clean equipment effectively). We also have a cost-effectiveness evaluation to come.

http://cleenstudy.com/2024/04/30/cleen-results-presented-at-eccmid/

Visualising infection transmission using genomicsIn this podcast, we chat with Dr Brian Forde about HAIviz. HAIviz an interactive dashboard...

Visualising infection transmission using genomics

In this podcast, we chat with Dr Brian Forde about HAIviz. HAIviz an interactive dashboard for visualising and integrating healthcare-associated genomic epidemiological data. HAIviz displays and links the outbreak timeline, building map, phylogenetic tree, patient bed movements, and transmission network on a single interactive dashboard. You can view and use the tool for free at Papers referred to in the podcast:

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2024/04/03/visualising-infection-transmission-using-genomics/

CLEEN study update: results comingData analysis for the CLEEN study is complete and we are preparing a paper with the results for...

CLEEN study update: results coming

Data analysis for the CLEEN study is complete and we are preparing a paper with the results for publication. We are also presenting preliminary results at the ECCMID conference in April (Barcelona), as a later breaker oral presentation. Work on the cost-effectiveness evaluation will also commence soon. We have also completed a time and motion study, evaluating how long it takes to clean specific pieces of shared medical equipment.

http://cleenstudy.com/2024/03/27/cleen-study-update-results-coming/

A national CPE survey of healthcare workers and some interesting sink practicesIn the latest episode of Infection Control Matters, Brett...

A national CPE survey of healthcare workers and some interesting sink practices

In the latest episode of Infection Control Matters, Brett and Martin chat with Dr Deirdre Fitzgerald-Hughes and Aoife Kearney about a national survey undertaken in Ireland. In the survey, they explored CPE knowledge and practices of healthcare workers, including infection control staff. There were some interesting findings, that may be useful in informing IPC education and training. The…

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2024/02/07/a-national-cpe-survey-of-healthcare-workers-and-some-interesting-sink-practices/

A CLEEN study update.http://cleenstudy.com/2024/01/23/data-analysis-for-cleen-study/

A CLEEN study update.

http://cleenstudy.com/2024/01/23/data-analysis-for-cleen-study/

In our usual Christmas episode, Brett, Phil and Martin choose our papers and podcasts of 2023. Also this time, Martin set the three of us a...

In our usual Christmas episode, Brett, Phil and Martin choose our papers and podcasts of 2023. Also this time, Martin set the three of us a challenge: to find an interesting IPC-related paper from the years of our birth.

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2023/12/21/the-2023-end-of-year-christmas-special/

If you could have anything in IPC, what would you want?In this week's episode Phil and Brett mull over their wish lists for what they...

If you could have anything in IPC, what would you want?

In this week's episode Phil and Brett mull over their wish lists for what they would want in a perfect IPC world. They turn out to be a pretty undemanding pair. not. However they both see a future in which their wishes could become true. Unsurprisingly AI and automated surveillance loom large in their thoughts.

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2023/12/13/if-you-could-have-anything-in-ipc-what-would-you-want/

Would you be admitted to a room where a previous person was infected?In this episode, Brett and Martin discuss a paper they were recently...

Would you be admitted to a room where a previous person was infected?

In this episode, Brett and Martin discuss a paper they were recently involved with - a systematic review and meta-analysis on prior room occupancy and the risk to the next person. This paper has been recently published in Infection, Disease and Health. Findings provide some evidence to help inform a risk management approach when determining patient room allocation. The risk of pathogen acquisition…

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2023/11/29/would-you-be-admitted-to-a-room-where-a-previous-person-was-infected/

Ice machines – a chilling thought?In this episode, Brett talks to Martin about a recent paper on the potential pitfalls of ice machines...

Ice machines – a chilling thought?

In this episode, Brett talks to Martin about a recent paper on the potential pitfalls of ice machines and following manufactures' instructions. The paper we discuss is called "How clean is your ice machine?" This paper was published in the journal of hospital infection:

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2023/11/01/ice-machines-a-chilling-thought/

New podcast: priorities for healthcare cleaning in resource-limited settingsIn this episode, Martin Kiernan talks to Dr Giorgia Gon,...

New podcast: priorities for healthcare cleaning in resource-limited settings

In this episode, Martin Kiernan talks to Dr Giorgia Gon, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine about a briefing paper that  identifies research priorities for healthcare cleaning in resource-limited settings. We discuss the process of determining the priorities, the groups involved and the final areas that should be targeted with research funding,…

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2023/09/20/new-podcast-priorities-for-healthcare-cleaning-in-resource-limited-settings/

New podcast: Sinks in ICU Patient Rooms. Lower numbers of sinks equals lower infection rates?In this episode, Martin talks to...

New podcast: Sinks in ICU Patient Rooms. Lower numbers of sinks equals lower infection rates?

In this episode, Martin talks to Giovanni-Battista Fucini about a recent paper from Germany that examined infection rates in critical care in which it was reported that hospitals without sinks in patient rooms have lower infection rates. Newer hospitals in Germany tend not to have sinks in the patient rooms in ICU. The paper we discuss is here: Giovanni-Battista, F., C.

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2023/09/06/new-podcast-sinks-in-icu-patient-rooms-lower-numbers-of-sinks-equals-lower-infection-rates/

New podcast: Future directions for surveillanceMartin chats to Phil in Melbourne following a recent presentation. Yes, two old farts...

New podcast: Future directions for surveillance

Martin chats to Phil in Melbourne following a recent presentation. Yes, two old farts reminiscing about the days of wearing out the boot leather collecting surveillance data talk with envy about the potential of HAI surveillance in the era of the electronic medical record, automation and artificial intelligence. Click here to listen. Phil refers to data in these two publications:

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2023/08/23/new-podcast-future-directions-for-surveillance/

New podcast: Saving time and increasing IPC efficiency using Robotic Process AutomationIn this episode, Martin talks to Jincy Jerry,...

New podcast: Saving time and increasing IPC efficiency using Robotic Process Automation

In this episode, Martin talks to Jincy Jerry, Assistant Director of Nursing in Infection Prevention and Control at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. Jincy is a pioneer in the use of Robotic Process Automation in clinical settings within Irish Healthcare. Robotic process automation (RPA) is a software technology that makes it easy to build, deploy, and…

http://infectioncontrolmatters.com/2023/08/16/new-podcast-saving-time-and-increasing-ipc-efficiency-using-robotic-process-automation/

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Do we need to keep using gloves and gowns for contact precautions in patients with MROs?This survey is the 1st step towards an RCT answering...

Do we need to keep using gloves and gowns for contact precautions in patients with MROs?This survey is the 1st step towards an RCT answering this Q once and for all #ID #infectiousdisease @Infectionprevention @infectioncontrol

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468045123000305