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2. Infection prevention in medical education – results of a descriptive cross-sectional study in Germany.
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Tingelhoff, Paul-Dierk, Hufert, Frank, Kiessling, Claudia, and Otto, Bertram
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INFECTION prevention , *MEDICAL education , *CROSS-sectional method , *CONTINUING education centers , *MEDICAL education examinations - Abstract
Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the current curricular status of content on infection prevention in hospitals during medical education prior to the development of a serious game on infection prevention in hospitals. In addition, the data collected was to be contrasted with the training for a specialist nurse in hygiene and infection prevention (FKHI). Methodology: In an online survey, persons in charge of medical degree programs and continuing education centers for FKHI, SkillsLabs and professional associations in Germany were asked to answer 28 questions on framework conditions, teaching, examinations, and gamification. Results: Data was collected for 22 medical degree programs and 5 FKHI continuing education centers. Due to the low response rate, the data for the FKHI was only analyzed in summary form. On average, 13.5 teaching units (median) are available in medical studies. Six degree programs have a longitudinal curriculum. In 7 of the 22 degree programs, teaching is based on the National Competency-Based Learning Objectives Catalogue (NKLM). Almost all locations teach this content in lectures (n=18) and/or in internships (n=13). Teaching and examinations are most common in the third year of study (n=12). In addition to practical OSCE examinations (n=5), written (n=12) and computer-based (n=8) examinations are used in particular. Gamification is known as a didactic approach to some extent but is not used for teaching infection prevention. Conclusions: Infection prevention in hospitals is given relatively low priority in medical education. Teaching and examinations are based on traditional knowledge-oriented formats, although practical teaching and practical examinations are established at some locations. In contrast to the FKHI, learning objectives currently appear to be less standardized. Further interprofessional development of teaching would be desirable in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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3. Using patients' observations to evaluate healthcare workers' alcohol-based hand rub with Pulpe'friction audits: a promising approach?
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Velardo, Fanny, Péfau, Muriel, Nasso, Raymond, Parneix, Pierre, and Venier, Anne-Gaëlle
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CROSS infection prevention , *AUDITING , *SELF-evaluation , *MEDICAL protocols , *CROSS infection , *INFECTION control , *HAND washing , *PARTICIPANT observation , *EMERGENCY medical technicians , *DISINFECTION & disinfectants , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *PROFESSIONS , *ODDS ratio , *ACQUISITION of data , *ALCOHOLS (Chemical class) , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *LEGAL compliance , *REGRESSION analysis , *EVALUATION - Abstract
Background: Hand hygiene plays an important role in the transmission of nosocomial infections from healthcare workers (HCW) to patients. Patients could play a key role in improving hand hygiene by sharing their experience of the HCW's practices. Already in 2019, the French national mission of transversal support for actions to prevent healthcare-associated infections proposed the national "Pulpe'friction" audit, to assess HCW's reported practices, social representations, and barriers to using alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR). This audit consisted of a positive discussion between an auditor and the HCW as well as patients, which led the HCW to declare their real practices and the barriers they faced in the field and the patients to report about the HCW's ABHR practices and the information they received about when they should perform hand hygiene Objective: To assess whether an association existed between HCW's reported ABHR compliance and patients' declarations about HCW's compliance in the Pulpe'friction audit data. Methods: Data from Pulpe'friction were collected from 1st January to 31st December 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Mixed linear models were performed to analyze the association between self-reporting by HCW and patients, regarding hand rubs performed by HCW prior to patient care. Results: There was a positive association between patients' observations and HCW's declared practices regarding the frequency of with which professionals performed hand rubs before patient contact. This indicates that professional and patient statements show the same tendency. The positive association was found in hospitals for patients under 45 and over 64 years old and for paramedics, but not for physicians and not in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. Patients felt more motivated to observe and evaluate HCWs' practices if they had received information about how to correctly wash their hands. Conclusion: Patients agreed to be involved in the evaluation or professional practices. The patients' observations were positively associated with HCWs reports. New indicators taking patients' observations into account could be interesting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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4. Antimicrobial efficacy, mode of action and in vivo use of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) for prevention or therapeutic support of infections.
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Boecker, Dirk, Zhang, Zhentian, Breves, Roland, Herth, Felix, Kramer, Axel, and Bulitta, Clemens
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INFECTION control , *DEFENSE mechanisms (Psychology) , *PATIENT safety , *BIOFILMS , *SUNBURN , *HYPERTONIC saline solutions , *IN vivo studies , *IMMUNE system , *ULTRAVIOLET radiation , *PREOPERATIVE care , *ANTI-infective agents , *STERILIZATION (Disinfection) , *PHYSICAL & theoretical chemistry , *PHARMACY information services , *CHLORINE , *DRUG efficacy , *CONVALESCENCE , *VIREMIA , *NEBULIZERS & vaporizers , *NATURAL immunity , *WOUND care , *SURGICAL site infections , *HYPOCHLORITES , *COVID-19 pandemic , *DRUG tolerance , *PHARMACODYNAMICS ,LEG ulcers - Abstract
The objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of the rapidly developing field of the current state of research on in vivo use of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) to aid infection prevention and control, including naso-pharyngeal, alveolar, topical, and systemic HOCl applications. Also, examples are provided of dedicated applications in COVID-19. A brief background of HOCl's biological and chemical specifics and its physiological role in the innate immune system is provided to understand the effect of in vivo applications in the context of the body's own physiological defense mechanisms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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5. Nosokomiale Infektionen und Antibiotikaanwendung in Langzeitpflegeeinrichtungen. Deutsche Ergebnisse der dritten europäischen Punkt-Prävalenz-Erhebung HALT-3.
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Schmidt, Nicole, Marujo, Vanda, Eckmanns, Tim, Zacher, Benedikt, Arvand, Mardjan, and Ruscher, Claudia
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6. Infection prevention in medical education - results of a descriptive cross-sectional study in Germany
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Tingelhoff, PD, Hufert, F, Kiessling, C, Otto, B, Tingelhoff, PD, Hufert, F, Kiessling, C, and Otto, B
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Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the current curricular status of content on infection prevention in hospitals during medical education prior to the development of a serious game on infection prevention in hospitals. In addition, the data collected was to be contrasted with the training for a specialist nurse in hygiene and infection prevention (FKHI). Methodology: In an online survey, persons in charge of medical degree programs and continuing education centers for FKHI, SkillsLabs and professional associations in Germany were asked to answer 28 questions on framework conditions, teaching, examinations, and gamification.Results: Data was collected for 22 medical degree programs and 5 FKHI continuing education centers. Due to the low response rate, the data for the FKHI was only analyzed in summary form. On average, 13.5 teaching units (median) are available in medical studies. Six degree programs have a longitudinal curriculum. In 7 of the 22 degree programs, teaching is based on the National Competency-Based Learning Objectives Catalogue (NKLM). Almost all locations teach this content in lectures (n=18) and/or in internships (n=13). Teaching and examinations are most common in the third year of study (n=12). In addition to practical OSCE examinations (n=5), written (n=12) and computer-based (n=8) examinations are used in particular. Gamification is known as a didactic approach to some extent but is not used for teaching infection prevention. Conclusions: Infection prevention in hospitals is given relatively low priority in medical education. Teaching and examinations are based on traditional knowledge-oriented formats, although practical teaching and practical examinations are established at some locations. In contrast to the FKHI, learning objectives currently appear to be less standardized. Further interprofessional development of teaching would be desirable in the future., Zielsetzung: Ziel der Studie war es, den curricularen Ist-Zustand von Inhalten zur Infektionsprävention im Krankenhaus im Medizinstudium im Vorfeld der Entwicklung eines Serious Game zur Infektionsprävention im Krankenhaus zu erheben. Zusätzlich sollten die erhobenen Daten mit der Weiterbildung zur Fachgesundheits- & Krankenpflege Hygiene und Infektionsprävention (FKHI) kontrastiert werden. Methodik: Mittels Onlinebefragung wurden Fachverantwortliche der Medizinstudiengänge und Weiterbildungsstätten für FKHI, von SkillsLabs und Fachschaften in Deutschland gebeten, 28 Fragen zu Rahmenbedingungen, Unterricht, Prüfungen sowie Gamification auszufüllen.Ergebnisse: Es wurden Daten für 22 Medizinstudiengänge und 5 FKHI-Weiterbildungsstätten erhoben. Aufgrund des geringen Rücklaufs wurden die Daten für die FKHI nur zusammenfassend ausgewertet. Im Medizinstudium stehen im Durchschnitt 13,5 Unterrichtseinheiten (Median) zur Verfügung. Sechs Studiengänge haben ein longitudinales Curriculum. In sieben der 22 Studiengänge orientiert sich die Lehre am Nationalen kompetenzbasierten Lernzielkatalog (NKLM). Fast alle Standorte vermitteln diese Inhalte in Vorlesungen (n=18) und/oder in Praktika (n=13). Am häufigsten wird im dritten Studienjahr unterrichtet und geprüft (n=12). Neben praktischen OSCE-Prüfungen (n=5), werden vor allem schriftliche (n=12) und computerbasierte (n=8) Klausuren eingesetzt. Gamification ist als didaktischer Ansatz zum Teil bekannt, wird jedoch nicht für den Unterricht der Infektionsprävention angewendet. Schlussfolgerungen: Der Infektionsprävention im Krankenhaus wird im Medizinstudium ein relativ geringer Stellenwert zugewiesen. Lehre und Prüfungen orientieren sich an traditionellen wissensorientierten Formaten, wobei praktischer Unterricht und praktische Prüfungen an einigen Standorten etabliert sind. Lernziele erscheinen aktuell im Gegensatz zur FKHI wenig standardisiert. Eine interprofessionelle Weiterentwicklung der Lehre wäre zukünftig anzustreben.
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7. Hygiene requirements for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces: recommendation of the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO) at the Robert Koch Institute
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Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO) and Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO)
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This recommendation of the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO) addresses not only hospitals, but also outpatient health care facilities and compiles current evidence.The following criteria are the basis for the indications for cleaning and disinfection: Infectious bioburden and tenacity of potential pathogens on surfaces and their transmission routes, influence of disinfecting surface cleaning on the rate of nosocomial infections, interruption of cross infections due to multidrug-resistant organisms, and outbreak control by disinfecting cleaning within bundles. The criteria for the selection of disinfectants are determined by the requirements for effectiveness, the efficacy spectrum, the compatibility for humans and the environment, as well as the risk potential for the development of tolerance and resistance. Detailed instructions on the organization and implementation of cleaning and disinfection measures, including structural and equipment requirements, serve as the basis for their implementation. Since the agents for surface disinfection and disinfecting surface cleaning have been classified as biocides in Europe since 2013, the regulatory consequences are explained. As possible addition to surface disinfection, probiotic cleaning, is pointed out. In an informative appendix (only in German), the pathogen characteristics for their acquisition of surfaces, such as tenacity, infectious dose and biofilm formation, and the toxicological and ecotoxicological characteristics of microbicidal agents as the basis for their selection are explained, and methods for the evaluation of the resulting quality of cleaning or disinfecting surface cleaning are presented., In Deutschland werden die Anforderungen an die Hygiene im Gesundheitswesen in Form von Empfehlungen von der Kommission für Krankenhaushygiene und Infektionsprävention (KRINKO) veröffentlicht. Die KRINKO und ihre ehrenamtliche Arbeit legitimieren sich aus dem Auftrag nach § 23 des Infektionsschutzgesetzes (IfSG). Die deutsche Originalfassung dieses Dokuments wurde im Oktober 2022 veröffentlicht und wird jetzt auf Englisch der internationalen Fachöffentlichkeit zur Verfügung gestellt. Das Dokument enthält Empfehlungen für die Reinigung und Desinfektion von Oberflächen in Krankenhäusern und ambulanten medizinischen Einrichtungen. Anhand folgender Kriterien werden die Indikationen zur Reinigung und Desinfektion begründet: Infektiöser Bioburden und Tenazität potentieller Pathogene auf Oberflächen sowie deren Übertragungsmöglichkeiten, Einfluss der desinfizierenden Flächenreinigung auf die Rate nosokomialer Infektionen, Unterbrechung von Kreuzinfektionen durch multiresistente Erreger sowie Ausbruchkontrolle durch desinfizierende Flächenreinigung als Bestandteil von Interventionsbündeln. Als Kriterien zur Auswahl der Desinfektionsmittel werden die Wirkungsanforderungen, das Wirkspektrum, die Verträglichkeit für Mensch und Umwelt sowie das Risikopotential für die Entwicklung von Toleranz und Resistenz dargestellt. Detaillierte Hinweise zur Organisation und Durchführung der Reinigung und Desinfektion einschließlich baulicher und apparativer Voraussetzungen dienen als Grundlage für die Umsetzung der Maßnahmen. Da die Mittel zur Flächendesinfektion und desinfizierenden Flächenreinigung seit 2013 in Europa als Biozid eingestuft sind, werden die sich daraus ergebenden regulativen Konsequenzen erläutert. Als mögliche Ergänzung zur Flächendesinfektion wird auf die probiotische Reinigung hingewiesen. In einem informativen Anhang (nicht ins Englische übersetzt; als Electronic Supplementary Material in der Onlineversion der deutschen Originalfassung dieser Empfehlung) werden die für
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8. Vaccination status, awareness, and its correlates among healthcare workers in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR): a mixed-method study
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Ahmed, M, Manchana, V, Ahmed, M, and Manchana, V
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Introduction: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are on the frontline of infections. To safeguard HCWs from occupational exposure to infections and to curb nosocomial infection a set of vaccines has been recommended for them by the WHO. Hence, we aimed to assess the vaccination status, awareness, and its correlates amongst HCWs in the Delhi-NCR.Method: The study used a cross-sectional mixed-method approach from January to April 2023. For the quantitative arm, a structured questionnaire was circulated to the participants in conveniently-selected private and government tertiary care hospitals of the Delhi-NCR, both through e-survey using Google form, and in person, data were collected on socio-demographics, vaccination status, and awareness. SPSS version 25 was used for the analysis. For the qualitative arm, in-depth interviews were conducted and data were analyzed manually.Results: Out of 387 participants (62.8% males, 37.2% females), the awareness about the vaccines recommended for HCWs was 64.1%. However, only 15.3% of HCWs were completely aware of all the recommended vaccines. SARS CoV-2, Polio, Hepatitis B, and BCG had the highest vaccination coverage, 97.4%, 87.9%, 83.7%, and 50.9%, respectively. It was found that gender, education, type (private or governmental) of tertiary care hospital, and profession had a significance (p<0.05) on the vaccination status score and awareness of all WHO-recommended vaccines (AOR=7.6, 95% CI, 3.24-18.0). The qualitative arm further augmented the findings.Conclusion: The study reveals insufficient awareness and vaccination status regarding recommended vaccines. Prioritizing the preparation of unified standard guidelines for Indian HCWs and involving concerned stakeholders is crucial., Einleitung: Beschäftigte im Gesundheitswesen sind an vorderster Front mit Infektionen konfrontiert. Um sie vor berufsbedingten Infektionen zu schützen und nosokomiale Infektionen einzudämmen, empfiehlt die WHO eine Reihe von Impfungen für Beschäftigte im Gesundheitswesen. Daher sollten der Impfstatus, das Bewusstsein und Einflussfaktoren auf die Impfbereitschaft bei Beschäftigten des Gesundheitswesens in der Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) untersucht werden.Methode: Für die von Januar bis April 2023 durchgeführte Studie wurde ein Querschnittsansatz mit gemischten Methoden verwendet. Für den quantitativen Teil der Studie wurde ein strukturierter Fragebogen über eine Online-Plattform an die Teilnehmer in ausgewählten privaten und staatlichen Tertiärkliniken in Delhi-NCR verschickt, und es wurden Daten zu soziodemografischen Daten, Impfstatus und Bewusstsein erhoben. Für die Analyse wurde SPSS Version 25 verwendet. Für den qualitativen Arm wurden Tiefeninterviews durchgeführt und die Daten manuell ausgewertet.Ergebnisse: Von 387 Teilnehmern (62,8% männlich, 37,2% weiblich) waren 64,1% über die für das Gesundheitspersonal empfohlenen Impfstoffe informiert. Allerdings waren nur 15,3% vollständig informiert. Bei SARS CoV-2, Poliomyelitis, Hepatitis B und BCG war die Durchimpfungsrate mit 97,4%, 87,9%, 83,7% bzw. 50,9% am höchsten. Geschlecht, Bildung und der Typ des Krankenhauses der Tertiärversorgung (privat oder öffentlich) hatten einen signifikanten Einfluss (p<0,05) auf den Impfstatus und die Aufklärung. Der qualitative Arm ergänzte die Ergebnisse.Schlussfolgerung: Die Studie ergab, dass der Bekanntheitsgrad der empfohlenen Impfstoffe und der Impfstatus unzureichend sind. Die Ausarbeitung einheitlicher Standardrichtlinien für das indische Gesundheitspersonal und die Einbeziehung der betroffenen Interessengruppen ist von entscheidender Bedeutung.
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9. Infection prevention requirements for the medical care of immunosuppressed patients: recommendations of the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO) at the Robert Koch Institute.
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CROSS infection prevention , *HOSPITALS , *BACTERICIDES , *IMMUNOCOMPROMISED patients , *HYGIENE , *PROTECTIVE clothing , *INFECTION control , *PREVENTIVE health services , *PATIENT care , *INDUSTRIAL hygiene , *HAND washing , *MEDICAL societies - Abstract
In Germany, guidelines for hygiene in hospitals are given in form of recommendations by the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (Kommission für Krankenhaushygiene und Infektionsprävention, "KRINKO"). The KRINKO and its voluntary work are legitimized by the mandate according to § 23 of the Infection Protection Act (Infektionsschutzgesetz, "IfSG"). The original German version of this document was published in February 2021 and has now been made available to the international professional public in English. The guideline provides recommendations on infection prevention and control for immunocompromised individuals in health care facilities. This recommendation addresses not only measures related to direct medical care of immunocompromised patients, but also management aspects such as surveillance, screening, antibiotic stewardship, and technical/structural aspects such as patient rooms, air quality, and special measures during renovations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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10. Determining the need for additional training among hospital infection-control workforce – results from a multicentric survey within the multiresistance network of southern Lower Saxony (MRNS), Germany.
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Barre, Felix, Kaba, Hani, Dresselhaus, Isabella, Mayr, Eckart, Voigt, Michelle, Schaumann, Reiner, Dierks, Marie-Luise, and Scheithauer, Simone
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EDUCATION of physicians , *NURSING education , *HEALTH services administrators , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *HEALTH facility administration , *MANN Whitney U Test , *INFECTION control , *LABOR supply , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *CHI-squared test , *DATA analysis software , *COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Infection-control nurses (ICN) and infection-control link physicians (ICLP) are both responsible for infection prevention practices in hospitals. However, their topic-specific education levels and extent of engagement in infection-control issues are diverse, creating potential needs for additional training. We aimed at determining the potential need for additional training in infection-control among ICN, ICLP and medical Chief Executive Officers (CEO) in hospitals of the Multiresistance Network of southern Lower Saxony (MRNS), via structured surveys (n=48; 55.1%). Our data suggest that the majority of ICN as well as ICLP have unmet needs for consultation and training on the topics of hospital hygiene and infection control. We observed a higher need for advice/additional information among ICLP than among ICN, e.g., concerning outbreaks (p=0.032), multidrug resistance (p=0.005) or antimicrobial stewardship (p=0.020). Therefore, future training programs might require targeting workforce-specific topics as part of their curricula. Furthermore, the improvement of the knowledge of ICN and ICLP for the implementation of infection control could contribute to improved prevention of the transmission of infectious diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Infektionsprävention schnittstellenübergreifend: Konsequent und lückenlos ist am wirksamsten.
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Schwerdtner, Nora-Lynn and Graf, Eva
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12. Infektiologische Präventivmaßnahmen bei Praktikantinnen und Praktikanten im Gesundheitsdienst und der Wohlfahrtspflege: Aktualisierte Stellungnahme der Kommission für Infektionskrankheiten und Impffragen der DAKJ (April 2021).
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Huppertz, Hans-Iko, Kommission für Infektionskrankheiten und Impffragen der Deutschen Akademie für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin e. V. (DAKJ), Korenke, G. C., Heininger, U., von Both, U., Grundhewer, H., Iseke, A., Knuf, M., and Müller, A.
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13. Implementierung und Evaluierung von Hygienemaßnahmen zur Reduktion von multiresistenten Infektionserregern und Wundinfektionen in einer Pferdeklinik.
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Gehlen, Heidrun, Klein, Katja-Sophia, Stöckle, Sabita D., Lübke-Becker, Antina, Merle, Roswitha, Köck, Robin, and Walther, Birgit
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To investigate whether the wound infection (WI) rate and the occurrence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) associated with WI can be decreased by introducing a multimodal hygiene concept in a large equine clinic, an interventional study was carried out. In order to keep the six-month study periods (SP A and SP B) before and after the intervention phase comparable, horses presented with either a “colic” or an “open injury” were included in the study. Upon admission to the clinic, they were tested for MDRO by microbiological examination of a nasal swab and a faecal sample. In injured horses, a sample for microbiological examination was also collected from the centre of the wound. Hand disinfectant consumption (HDC) was assessed as an indirect indicator to evaluate hand hygiene compliance. In the intervention phase, a novel baseline hygiene concept was implemented. A clinical WI was diagnosed by the treating veterinarian considering the classic general and local inflammatory symptoms. Additionally fever, leukocytes (white blood cells = WBC > 10,000 G/l), an increased fibrinogen value (> 400 mg/dl), an increased heart rate (> 48/min.), and visible wound exudation were taken into account. A sample of every WI after colic surgery or surgically treated open injury was examined microbiologically. Considering 108 horses with “open wounds” at hospital admission, 28.7 % (31/108) developed a WI, with 31.6 % (19/60) in SP A and 25.0 % (12/48) in SP B. While 233 horses were hospitalized due to “colic”, 48 (20.6 %) were subjected to (emergency) laparotomy. Considering the 35 horses surviving 24 h following surgery, 11 developed a postoperative WI; 6/14 (42.8 %) during SP A and 5/21 (23.8 %) during SP B. Altogether, the WI detection rate decreased by 9.2 % and the MDRO detection rate in these WI was reduced by 17,2 % in SP B compared to SP A, although this reduction lacked statistical significance. A total of 50 % (21/42) of the infected wounds tested positive for ESBL-producing Enterobacterales. Acinetobacter baumannii was only detected in two cases (4.8 %). Both, the absolute HDC and the consumption of hand disinfectant per patient day increased in SP B. The absolute HDC in SP A was 27.5 liters (l) and in SP B 79.7 l. This corresponds to an absolute increase in HDC of more than 52 l (190 %) in SP B. For SP A, an absolute volume of HDC per clinic day of 148.6 ml or a consumption of 4 ml per patient day was measured. In SP B, the use of hand disinfectants increased significantly to 435.7 ml per clinic day and to 14.1 ml per patient day. This corresponds to an increase of HDC per clinic day (day in the study period) by almost three times (290 %) and more than three times (350 %) in relation to the patient day compared to SP A. The number of hand disinfections carried out per patient day also increased 3 ml average consumption per hand disinfection of 1.3 hand disinfections carried out in SP A to 4.7 hand disinfections carried out. In conclusion optimized hygiene measures, especially with regard to hand hygiene, have a clear influence on the occurrence of wound infections and the detection of MDROs in wound infections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. School and kindergarten attendance and home schooling of pediatric cancer patients before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: results of a survey of the German Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology.
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Simon, Arne, Siebald, Benjamin, Stamm, Walther, Graf, Norbert, Meier, Stephan, Schrappe, Martin, Groll, Andreas H., Laws, Hans-Jürgen, and Lehrnbecher, Thomas
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In this multicenter survey (July 07 to August 08, 2020) in pediatric oncology centers (POCs) belonging to the German Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology (GPOH), 36 POCs participated (response rate 70.6%). Home schooling practice was judged as satisfying by 79% prior to and by 38% during the pandemic (P=0.0007). The individual risk of a SARS-CoV-2 infection and the risk of transmission to other patients/caregivers were arguments against attendance. Most POCs recommended regular social participation/school attendance after the end of intensive therapy. 81% stated that persisting restrictions result in serious negative psychosocial consequences for the patients and their families. In-hospital school education, home schooling and re-attendance of school and kindergarten among pediatric cancer patients have suffered a severe setback during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Continuous communication and education concerning protective measures as well as an individual risk assessment are required to avoid the detrimental exclusion of pediatric oncology patients from kindergarten and school. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. Partition walls as effective protection from bio-aerosols in classrooms – an experimental investigation.
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Epple, Philipp, Steppert, Michael, Florschütz, Michael, and Dahlem, Peter
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Introduction: During a pandemic, protective measures to prevent bio-aerosol based infections, such as Corona Virus Infection Disease 19 (COVID 19), are very important. Everyday face masks can only partially block aerosols, and their effectiveness also depend on how well the person is wearing it. They are recommended for classroom situations during high pandemic activity. However, 'unprotected' communication with and among children is fundamental from the pedagogical and psychological point of view for normal psychosocial development and teaching. Partition walls around the persons can theoretically provide substantial standardized mechanical protection against the spread of droplets and aerosols, either as additional protection to face masks or as an alternative. Methods: In the present research, the protection effectiveness of partition walls was investigated. With mannequin heads, fog generators, line lasers and a classroom-like setup with protective walls, flow visualization and aerosol concentration measurements were performed. Additionally, an active fan-suction system was tested to remove the channelled aerosols on top of the partition walls before they reach other persons in the room. Results: It was found that partition walls protect neighbours from bio-aerosol contact regardless of whether they wear masks or not. The combination with standardized room ventilation enforces this effect. Moreover, the experiments performed here clearly showed that partition walls may protect neighbours from bio-aerosols better than suboptimally fitting everyday face masks only. Conclusion: Partition walls are the most effective protection against infectious bio-aerosols in classroom settings and should be combined with standardized ventilation as the preferred method for classrooms during the current COVID 19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Entwicklung und Implementierung eines Betriebskonzeptes in einer Universitätsaugenklinik im Rahmen der SARS-CoV-2-Pandemie.
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Singh, Pankaj, Müller, Michael, Hack, Daniel, Kempf, Volkhard A. J., Wicker, Sabine, König, Clara, Müller-Kassner, Annika, Lindner, Katja, Deters, Tobias, Graf, Jürgen, and Kohnen, Thomas
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17. Chancen und Einsatzmöglichkeiten von Telemedizin in der Hals‑, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde bei der Bekämpfung von SARS-COV-2: Narratives Review.
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Hagge, Daniel, Knopf, Andreas, and Hofauer, Benedikt
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18. Nosokomiale Infektionen in der Intensivmedizin.
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Wunder, C.
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19. Bedarf an neuen Konzepten: Prävention von nosokomialen Infektionen und Antibiotikaresistenzen in Altenpflegeheimen.
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Bleckwenn, Markus, Klaschik, Manuela, Hammerschmidt, Judith, and Rösing, Claudia
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20. Using patients' observations to evaluate healthcare workers' alcohol-based hand rub with Pulpe'friction audits: a promising approach?
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Velardo, F, Péfau, P, Nasso, R, Parneix, P, Venier, AG, Velardo, F, Péfau, P, Nasso, R, Parneix, P, and Venier, AG
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Background: Hand hygiene plays an important role in the transmission of nosocomial infections from healthcare workers (HCW) to patients. Patients could play a key role in improving hand hygiene by sharing their experience of the HCW's practices. Already in 2019, the French national mission of transversal support for actions to prevent healthcare-associated infections proposed the national "Pulpe'friction" audit, to assess HCW's reported practices, social representations, and barriers to using alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR). This audit consisted of a positive discussion between an auditor and the HCW as well as patients, which led the HCW to declare their real practices and the barriers they faced in the field and the patients to report about the HCW's ABHR practices and the information they received about when they should perform hand hygiene Objective: To assess whether an association existed between HCW's reported ABHR compliance and patients' declarations about HCW's compliance in the Pulpe'friction audit data. Methods: Data from Pulpe'friction were collected from 1st January to 31st December 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Mixed linear models were performed to analyze the association between self-reporting by HCW and patients, regarding hand rubs performed by HCW prior to patient care. Results: There was a positive association between patients' observations and HCW's declared practices regarding the frequency of with which professionals performed hand rubs before patient contact. This indicates that professional and patient statements show the same tendency. The positive association was found in hospitals for patients under 45 and over 64 years old and for paramedics, but not for physicians and not in nursing homes or long-term care facilities. Patients felt more motivated to observe and evaluate HCWs' practices if they had received information about how to correctly wash their hands. Conclusion: Patients agreed to be involved in the evaluation or profession, Hintergrund: Die Händehygiene spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Übertragung nosokomialer Erreger vom Gesundheitspersonal auf Patienten. Patienten könnten eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Verbesserung der Händehygiene spielen, indem sie ihre Erfahrungen mit den Gesundheitspersonal teilen.Bereits im Jahr 2019 schlug die französische nationale Mission zur transversalen Unterstützung von Maßnahmen zur Prävention Health Care assoziierter Infektionen (HAI) das nationale "Pulpe'friction"-Audit vor, um die vom Gesundheitspersonal gemeldeten Praktiken, Darstellungen und Hindernisse für die Alkohol basierte Händedesinfektion zu bewerten. Das Audit beinhaltete eine positive Diskussion zwischen dem Auditor, dem Gesundheitspersonal und Patienten, die dazu führte, dass die Gesundheitspersonal dazu veranlasste, die tatsächlichen Praktiken und Hindernisse, mit denen es vor Ort konfrontiert war, darzulegen, und das die Patienten dazu veranlasste, über die Praktiken der Händedesinfektion des Gesundheitspersonals und die Informationen, die sie über ihre eigene Handhygiene erhielten, zu berichten.Zielsetzung: Es sollte beurteilt werden, ob ein Zusammenhang zwischen der vom Gesundheitspersonal berichteten Compliance der Händedesinfektion und der von Patienten berichteten Compliance des Gesundheitspersonal der Händedesinfektion in den Pulpe'friction-Auditdaten besteht.Methoden: Die Daten von Pulpe'friction wurden vom 1. Januar bis 31. Dezember 2019, also vor der COVID-19-Pandemie, erhoben. Mit Hilfe gemischter linearer Modelle wurde der Zusammenhang zwischen der Selbstauskunft des Gesundheitspersonals zur Einhaltung der Compliance der Händedesinfektion und der Einschätzung der Patienten hinsichtlich Einhaltung der Compliance durch das Gesundheitspersonal vor der Behandlung analysiert.Ergebnisse: Es bestand ein positiver Zusammenhang zwischen der von Patienten und der vom Gesundheitspersonal eingeschätzten Praxis hinsichtlich der Häufigkeit der Durchführung der Händedesinfektion vor der Behan
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21. Antimicrobial efficacy, mode of action and in vivo use of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) for prevention or therapeutic support of infections
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Boecker, D, Zhang, Z, Breves, R, Herth, F, Kramer, A, Bulitta, C, Boecker, D, Zhang, Z, Breves, R, Herth, F, Kramer, A, and Bulitta, C
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The objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of the rapidly developing field of the current state of research on in vivo use of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) to aid infection prevention and control, including naso-pharyngeal, alveolar, topical, and systemic HOCl applications. Also, examples are provided of dedicated applications in COVID-19. A brief background of HOCl's biological and chemical specifics and its physiological role in the innate immune system is provided to understand the effect of in vivo applications in the context of the body's own physiological defense mechanisms., Es wird ein umfassender Überblick über den aktuellen Stand der Forschung zum In-vivo-Einsatz von hypochloriger Säure (HOCl) zur Infektionsprävention und -bekämpfung gegeben. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf nasalen, alveolären und topischen Anwendungen. Außerdem werden Beispiele für spezielle Anwendungen bei COVID-19 vorgestellt. Um die Wirkung von HOCl im Zusammenwirken mit körpereigenen physiologischen Abwehrmechanismen zu verstehen, werden die biologischen und chemischen Besonderheiten von HOCl und seiner physiologischen Rolle im humanen Immunsystem erläutert
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22. Viren und Bakterien als Infektionsauslöser
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23. Impact of surface disinfection with hydrogen peroxide on the prevalence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) in hospital wards.
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Objective: Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) are of major concern in infection control. Although broad infection control actions to check VRE have been implemented, VRE remain part of daily infection preven- tion in clinical settings. Cleaning procedures in the inanimate ward environment might play a key role in controlling VRE. In order to optimize infection control management at University Hospital Frankfurt, Germany (UHF), this study evaluates the impact of H2O2-containing cleaning wipes compared to Glucoprotamin containing wipes on VRE prevalence in intensive care wards. Methods: Retrospective analyses were conducted of the VRE prevalence on environmental materials obtained from three intensive care units (ICU) at UHF for 17 months prior to (T1) and during the 25 months after (T2) the implementation of H2O2-containing cleaning wipes from January 2016 to June 2019. The bactericidal power of the two disinfectants against VRE was compared using the 4-field test according to EN 16615 (2015). Results: At T1 and T2, n=666 and n=710 environmental samples, re- spectively, were obtained. At T1, 24.2% (n=161/666; 95% confidence interval: 21.0–27.6) and at T2, 6.9% (n=49/710; 5.1–9.0) samples were positive for VRE. In vitro disinfectant testing did not reveal any superiority of H2O2 over glucoprotamin. No effect on the VRE prevalence in patients' rectal screening materials was observed. Conclusion: Though Glucoprotamin and H2O2 were in vitro equally effective against VRE, the prevalence of VRE in ICU environment at UHF de- creased after implementation of H2O2-containig wipes. This might be due to multiple factors, of which we consider the impact of the Hawthorne effect to be the strongest. Success of infection control strategies might depend on the compliance of the persons critically in- volved. Transparent information on infection control strategies is sug- gested to increase compliance and should therefore be considered both in daily infection control and outbreak management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. Infektionsprävention schnittstellenübergreifend
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Schwerdtner, Nora-Lynn and Graf, Eva
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25. Aktualisierung der DZK-Empfehlungen zur Infektionsprävention bei Tuberkulose
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Die Empfehlungen des Deutschen Zentralkomitees zur Bekämpfung der Tuberkulose (DZK) „Infektionsprävention bei Tuberkulose“ aus dem Jahr 2012 sind aktuell in Überarbeitung. Die wesentlichen Inhalte und Neuerungen der in Kürze publizierten Aktualisierung werden in dieser Übersicht beschrieben und betreffen u. a. die Isolierung Erkrankter in Kliniken, Personalschutzmaßnahmen/Persönliche Schutzausrüstung sowie die Flächendesinfektion in Kliniken und Praxen, beim Krankentransportdienst und in Pflegeeinrichtungen.
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26. Keine Gesundheit ohne Hygiene
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27. A European approach to infection prevention and control goals.
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The current pandemic caused by COVID-19 has underlined the importance of a joint effort and approach to ensure patient and health care worker safety in medical care throughout Europe. In addition, the recent flood disasters in Germany and other countries called for immediate joint action, in this case with regard to the prevention of water-borne infections. Environmental disasters will increase with consequences for hospitals and nursing homes. Cooperative efforts are needed for preventing and controlling associated infection outbreaks, new pathogens will appear and a geographic shift of infectious diseases previously not detected in certain areas has already been observed. This approach to infection prevention and control must entail structural as well as regulatory aspects. The principle of equal protection against infections in all European countries must be implemented. Prevention and control of infections, including nosocomial infections, infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria as well as pandemics, need to be based on equal standards in all of Europe. Protection against infections and other public health risks in all European countries is the best guarantor for building trust and identification of citizens in our common Europe. Experts in the fields of hygiene, microbiology, infectiology and epidemiology have to pool the expertise on the prevention and control of infections from different European countries and define key targets for achieving a high standard of hygiene measures throughout Europe. The participants of the Rudolf Schülke Foundation International Symposium call for immediate action and priority to be given to the realization of the proposed 16-point plan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms in refugee patients admitted to a German university hospital depending on duration of stay in Germany.
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Reinheimer, Claudia, Abdollahi, Parisa, Zacharowski, Kai, Meybohm, Patrick, Mutlak, Haitham, Klingebiel, Thomas, Wichelhaus, Thomas A., and Kempf, Volkhard A. J.
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Background: Refugees have a significant risk of carrying multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO), including multidrug-resistant gram-negative organisms (MDRGN) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Since the duration of MDRGN colonization has been shown to last for several months, we hypothesize that the prevalence of MDRO in refugees gradually declines during their stay in Germany to the level of MDRO prevalence in non-refugee patients. Knowledge about the dynamics of refugees' MDRO prevalence might provide the basis for appropriate infection control measures for refugees in hospitals as well as refugees' MDRO epidemiology in general. Material and methods: MDRO prevalence in 109 refugees admitted to the University Hospital Frankfurt, Germany, were compared to 819 adult controls and 224 pediatric patients admitted to the intensive care unit between June 2016 and May 2017. Results: 41.3% (95% confidence interval=31.9-51.1) of the refugees, 5.7% (4.2-7.6) of the adult controls and 8.9% (5.5-13.5) of the pediatric controls were positive for at least one MDRGN. The highest MDRGN prevalence was found in refugees who recently arrived (≤3 months) in Germany (72.4%; 52.8-87.3). Refugees' MDRGN prevalence declined continuously over time, reaching the adult and pediatric controls' MDRGN prevalence 18 months at the earliest after their arrival in Germany, i.e., 14.9% (1.8-42.8). Conclusion: This study demonstrates that refugees' MDRGN prevalence is declining over time since their arrival in Germany. 18 months after their arrival, refugees' and locals' MDRGN prevalence no longer differs significantly, although the refugees' MDRGN prevalence is still higher. A decline of MRSA prevalence was found 18 months after refugees' arrival. However, MRSA prevalence was still 14%, and thus 8 times higher than that of controls, indicating that precautionary measures continue to be necessary to prevent MRSA transmission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Prävention von nosokomialen Infektionen und Antibiotikaresistenzen in Altenpflegeheimen.
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Bleckwenn, Markus, Hammerschmidt, Judith, Rösing, Claudia, and Klaschik, Manuela
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30. Multiresistente gramnegative Bakterien.
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Eckmann, Christian, Kaffarnik, Magnus, Schappacher, Markus, Otchwemah, Robin, and Grabein, Béatrice
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31. Die Rolle der Infektionsprävention bei der Eindämmung der Antibiotikaresistenzentwicklung.
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Mielke, Martin
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32. Impfungen gehören zur Personalhygiene
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33. Risikostratifizierung von Notfällen während der COVID-19-Pandemie in der Zentralen Notaufnahme
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Wieckenberg, M., Meier, V., Pfeiffer, S., and Blaschke, S.
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34. Infection prevention requirements for the medical care of immunosuppressed patients: recommendations of the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO) at the Robert Koch Institute
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In Germany, guidelines for hygiene in hospitals are given in form of recommendations by the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (Kommission für Krankenhaushygiene und Infektionsprävention, "KRINKO"). The KRINKO and its voluntary work are legitimized by the mandate according to § 23 of the Infection Protection Act (Infektionsschutzgesetz, "IfSG").The original German version of this document was published in February 2021 and has now been made available to the international professional public in English. The guideline provides recommendations on infection prevention and control for immunocompromised individuals in health care facilities. This recommendation addresses not only measures related to direct medical care of immunocompromised patients, but also management aspects such as surveillance, screening, antibiotic stewardship, and technical/structural aspects such as patient rooms, air quality, and special measures during renovations., In Deutschland werden die Anforderungen an die Hygiene im Gesundheitswesen in Form von Empfehlungen von der Kommission für Krankenhaushygiene und Infektionsprävention (KRINKO) veröffentlicht. Die KRINKO und ihre ehrenamtliche Arbeit legitimieren sich aus dem Auftrag nach §23 des Infektionsschutzgesetzes (IfSG).Die deutsche Originalfassung dieses Dokuments wurde im Februar 2021 veröffentlicht und nun auf Englisch der internationalen Fachöffentlichkeit zur Verfügung gestellt. Das Dokument enthält Empfehlungen zur Infektionsprävention und -kontrolle bei der Versorgung von immungeschwächten Personen in Gesundheitseinrichtungen. Diese Empfehlung befasst sich nicht nur mit Maßnahmen, die die direkte medizinische Versorgung immungeschwächter Patienten betreffen, sondern auch mit Managementaspekten z.B. Überwachung, Screening, Antibiotic Stewardship, sowie mit technisch/strukturellen Aspekten z.B. Patientenzimmer, Luftqualität und besonderen Maßnahmen bei Renovierungsarbeiten.
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35. Determining the need for additional training among hospital infection-control workforce - results from a multicentric survey within the multiresistance network of southern Lower Saxony (MRNS), Germany
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Barre, F, Kaba, H, Dresselhaus, I, Mayr, E, Voigt, M, Schaumann, R, Dierks, ML, Scheithauer, S, Barre, F, Kaba, H, Dresselhaus, I, Mayr, E, Voigt, M, Schaumann, R, Dierks, ML, and Scheithauer, S
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Infection-control nurses (ICN) and infection-control link physicians (ICLP) are both responsible for infection prevention practices in hospitals. However, their topic-specific education levels and extent of engagement in infection-control issues are diverse, creating potential needs for additional training. We aimed at determining the potential need for additional training in infection-control among ICN, ICLP and medical Chief Executive Officers (CEO) in hospitals of the Multiresistance Network of southern Lower Saxony (MRNS), via structured surveys (n=48; 55.1%). Our data suggest that the majority of ICN as well as ICLP have unmet needs for consultation and training on the topics of hospital hygiene and infection control. We observed a higher need for advice/additional information among ICLP than among ICN, e.g., concerning outbreaks (p=0.032), multidrug resistance (p=0.005) or antimicrobial stewardship (p=0.020). Therefore, future training programs might require targeting workforce-specific topics as part of their curricula. Furthermore, the improvement of the knowledge of ICN and ICLP for the implementation of infection control could contribute to improved prevention of the transmission of infectious diseases., Hygienefachkräfte (HFK) und Hygienebeauftragte Ärzte (HBÄ) sind beide für die Infektionsprävention in Krankenhäusern verantwortlich. Ihr themenspezifischer Ausbildungsstand und das Ausmaß ihres Engagements in Fragen der Infektionskontrolle sind jedoch unterschiedlich, was zu einem potenziellen Bedarf an weiterer, unterschiedlicher Beratung führt. Unser Ziel war es, den potenziellen Beratungsbedarf im Bereich der Infektionskontrolle bei HFK, HBÄ und ärztlichen Geschäftsführern (CEO) in den Krankenhäusern des Multiresistenznetzwerks Südniedersachsen (MRNS) mittels strukturierter Umfragen zu ermitteln (n=48; 55,1%). Unsere Daten deuten darauf hin, dass sowohl die Mehrheit der HFK als auch der HBÄ einen ungedeckten Bedarf an Beratung sowie an Schulungen zu den Themen Krankenhaushygiene und Infektionskontrolle haben. Wir beobachteten bei den HBÄ einen höheren Bedarf an Beratung/zusätzlichen Informationen als bei den HFK, z. B. in Bezug auf Ausbrüche (p=0,032), Multiresistenz (p=0,005) bzw. Antibiotic Stewardship (p=0,020). Künftige Schulungsprogramme sollten daher möglicherweise auf berufsspezifische Themen abzielen und diese in ihre Lehrpläne aufnehmen. Darüber hinaus könnte die Verbesserung der Kenntnisse von HFK und HBÄ bei der täglichen Arbeit zu einer verbesserten Prävention der Übertragung von Erregern und der Entstehung von Infektionskrankheiten beitragen.
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36. Multiresistente gramnegative Bakterien.
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Eckmann, C., Kaffarnik, M., Schappacher, M., Otchwemah, R., and Grabein, B.
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Background: Only a few antibiotics are available for treatment of infections with multidrug resistant gram-negative bacteria (MRGN). The management of patients with MRGN colonization or infection is therefore of great importance with respect to postoperative morbidity and mortality. Objective: This article presents a description of the management pathway for patients with MRGN colonization. Results: The prevalence of MRGN colonization is increasing, particularly for persons with contact to the healthcare system in endemic regions. The Robert Koch Institute demands an obligatory MRGN screening and isolation of patients with geographic or contact-related exposure risk for colonization with 4MRGN (carbapenemase producers). For patients with elective visceral interventions a prompt sensitive screening before inpatient admission is wise. Strict basic hygiene measures are essential to prevent transmission. Isolation is indicated for patients with 4MRGN and also for patients with 3MRGN in risk areas. Risk patients with unknown status are preemptively isolated. Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis should be administered as a single dose and in cases of MRGN colonization substances effective against MRGN should be given if necessary. For treatment of secondary/tertiary peritonitis with a risk of MRGN involvement and in hemodynamically instable patients, effective extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) substances should primarily be used (e.g. tigecycline, carbapenems, ceftolozane/tazobactam and ceftazidim/avibactam). Ceftazidim/avibactam is also a novel therapy option for infections with carbapenamase-producing enterobacteria. Conclusion: The structured implementation of MRGN screening in patients at risk, stringent basic hygiene, targeted isolation and adequate calculated antibiotic therapy are essential measures in the management of the problem of MRGN in visceral surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. MRSA prevalence among patient transport staff in Hamburg.
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Schablon, Anja, Kleinmüller, Olaf, Nienhaus, Albert, and Peters, Claudia
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Introduction: Patient transport employees frequently come into contact with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) and therefore are at a greater risk of infection than the general population. These pathogens pose a significant challenge for employees of patient transport services since they can spread over long distances through patient transfers. To date, little is known about the occupational risk of MRSA infection in patient transport settings. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of MRSA in patient transport personnel, including taxi drivers, as well as the potential risk factors for MRSA colonization. For screening, nasal swabs were taken. When an individual was tested positive, a control swab was taken; if this confirmed a positive result, decolonization measures were offered. A molecular biological examination of the MRSA samples was performed. Results: A total of 222 patient transport employees were screened and 7 employees tested positive, putting the MRSA prevalence at 3.2% (95% CI 1.4-6.5). Significant risk factors among patient transport staff (PTS) for testing positive were the use of antibiotics (OR 11.9; 95% CI 1.8-78.4) and hospital admission (OR 6.9; 95% CI 1.1-45.9). MRSA swabs were also performed on a total of 102 taxi drivers who provide patient transport services. The MRSA prevalence was 0.98 (95% CI <0.01-5.9). Significant group differences between PTS and taxi drivers, with respect to potential risk factors for MRSA colonization, were identified as inpatient treatment (p=0.09), chronic respiratory illnesses (p=0.01), and knowingly transporting patients/passengers with MRSA (p=0.03). Conclusion: This study is the first to make data on the MRSA risk of patient transport employees in Hamburg available. The prevalence data are low in all areas and indicate a somewhat low risk of infection. A good infection control at the facilities is highly recommendable and the employees should acquire in-depth knowledge of infection prevention to improve compliance with personal protective measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Ermittlung des Beratungsbedarfs bei Hygienefachkräften und Hygienebeauftragten Ärzten - Ergebnisse einer multizentrischen Erhebung im Multiresistenznetzwerk Südniedersachsen, Deutschland
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Barre, F, Kaba, H, Dresselhaus, I, Mayr, E, Voigt, M, Schaumann, R, Dierks, ML, and Scheithauer, S
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Infection-control nurses (ICN) and infection-control link physicians (ICLP) are both responsible for infection prevention practices in hospitals. However, their topic-specific education levels and extent of engagement in infection-control issues are diverse, creating potential needs for additional training. We aimed at determining the potential need for additional training in infection-control among ICN, ICLP and medical Chief Executive Officers (CEO) in hospitals of the Multiresistance Network of southern Lower Saxony (MRNS), via structured surveys (n=48; 55.1%). Our data suggest that the majority of ICN as well as ICLP have unmet needs for consultation and training on the topics of hospital hygiene and infection control. We observed a higher need for advice/additional information among ICLP than among ICN, e.g., concerning outbreaks (p=0.032), multidrug resistance (p=0.005) or antimicrobial stewardship (p=0.020). Therefore, future training programs might require targeting workforce-specific topics as part of their curricula. Furthermore, the improvement of the knowledge of ICN and ICLP for the implementation of infection control could contribute to improved prevention of the transmission of infectious diseases. Hygienefachkräfte (HFK) und Hygienebeauftragte Ärzte (HBÄ) sind beide für die Infektionsprävention in Krankenhäusern verantwortlich. Ihr themenspezifischer Ausbildungsstand und das Ausmaß ihres Engagements in Fragen der Infektionskontrolle sind jedoch unterschiedlich, was zu einem potenziellen Bedarf an weiterer, unterschiedlicher Beratung führt. Unser Ziel war es, den potenziellen Beratungsbedarf im Bereich der Infektionskontrolle bei HFK, HBÄ und ärztlichen Geschäftsführern (CEO) in den Krankenhäusern des Multiresistenznetzwerks Südniedersachsen (MRNS) mittels strukturierter Umfragen zu ermitteln (n=48; 55,1%). Unsere Daten deuten darauf hin, dass sowohl die Mehrheit der HFK als auch der HBÄ einen ungedeckten Bedarf an Beratung sowie an Schulungen zu den Themen Krankenhaushygiene und Infektionskontrolle haben. Wir beobachteten bei den HBÄ einen höheren Bedarf an Beratung/zusätzlichen Informationen als bei den HFK, z. B. in Bezug auf Ausbrüche (p=0,032), Multiresistenz (p=0,005) bzw. Antibiotic Stewardship (p=0,020). Künftige Schulungsprogramme sollten daher möglicherweise auf berufsspezifische Themen abzielen und diese in ihre Lehrpläne aufnehmen. Darüber hinaus könnte die Verbesserung der Kenntnisse von HFK und HBÄ bei der täglichen Arbeit zu einer verbesserten Prävention der Übertragung von Erregern und der Entstehung von Infektionskrankheiten beitragen.
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39. Ausstattung mit Händedesinfektionsmittelspendern und Einbettzimmern in Hinblick auf die Infektionsprävention - eine Bestandsaufnahme in Krankenhäusern in Deutschland.
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Stiller, Andrea, Schröder, Christin, Gropmann, Alexander, Schwab, Frank, Behnke, Michael, Geffers, Christine, Holzhausen, Jan, Sunder, Wolfgang, and Gastmeier, Petra
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40. Reduktion postoperativer Wundinfektionen in der Orthopädie/Unfallchirurgie nach der Implementierung eines Infektionspräventiven Maßnahmen Bundles durch den hygienebeauftragten Arzt
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Otchwemah, R, Marche, B, Hoffmann, J, Defosse, J, Herbrandt, S, Mattner, F, and Neuwirth, MM
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Fragestellung: Nosokomiale Infektionen (NI) stellen für die betroffenen Patienten und das Gesundheitssystem eine erhebliche Bürde dar. Im BMG-geförderten Projekt "Hygarzt" wurden die Effekte der Implementierung eines Bundles Infektions-präventiver Maßnahmen durch den [zum vollständigen Text gelangen Sie über die oben angegebene URL]
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41. Pioniere für Reinigungsstandards
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Pericin Häfliger, Irina and Pericin Häfliger, Irina
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Verantwortliche für Reinigung und Hygiene im Gesundheitswesen haben die Reinigungsabläufe für Spital- und Heimzimmer bei Isolationen infolge Covid-19 festgelegt und als Schulungsvideos, bzw. Prozessbeschreibung aufbereitet. Zudem sind klare Schutzmassnahmen für das Reinigungspersonal definiert.
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42. A European approach to infection prevention and control goals
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Exner, M, Christiansen, B, Cocconi, R, Friedrich, A, Hartemann, P, Heeg, P, Heudorf, U, llschner, C, Kramer, A, Merkens, W, Oltmanns, P, Pitten, F, Sonntag, HG, Steinhauer, K, Tsakris, A, Valinteliene, R, Voynova-Georgieva, V, Exner, M, Christiansen, B, Cocconi, R, Friedrich, A, Hartemann, P, Heeg, P, Heudorf, U, llschner, C, Kramer, A, Merkens, W, Oltmanns, P, Pitten, F, Sonntag, HG, Steinhauer, K, Tsakris, A, Valinteliene, R, and Voynova-Georgieva, V
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The current pandemic caused by COVID-19 has underlined the importance of a joint effort and approach to ensure patient and health care worker safety in medical care throughout Europe. In addition, the recent flood disasters in Germany and other countries called for immediate joint action, in this case with regard to the prevention of water-borne infections. Environmental disasters will increase with consequences for hospitals and nursing homes. Cooperative efforts are needed for preventing and controlling associated infection outbreaks, new pathogens will appear and a geographic shift of infectious diseases previously not detected in certain areas has already been observed.This approach to infection prevention and control must entail structural as well as regulatory aspects. The principle of equal protection against infections in all European countries must be implemented. Prevention and control of infections, including nosocomial infections, infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria as well as pandemics, need to be based on equal standards in all of Europe.Protection against infections and other public health risks in all European countries is the best guarantor for building trust and identification of citizens in our common Europe. Experts in the fields of hygiene, microbiology, infectiology and epidemiology have to pool the expertise on the prevention and control of infections from different European countries and define key targets for achieving a high standard of hygiene measures throughout Europe. The participants of the Rudolf Schülke Foundation International Symposium call for immediate action and priority to be given to the realization of the proposed 16-point plan., Die aktuelle COVID-19-Pandemie hat deutlich gemacht, wie wichtig gemeinsame Anstrengungen und ein gemeinsames Vorgehen sind, um die Sicherheit von Patienten und Mitarbeitenden in der medizinischen Versorgung in ganz Europa zu gewährleisten. Auch die jüngsten Hochwasserkatastrophen in Deutschland und anderen Ländern haben gezeigt, dass sofortige überregionale Maßnahmen, in diesem Fall zur Prävention von durch Wasser übertragenen Infektionen, dringend erforderlich sind. Umweltkatastrophen werden zunehmen, und sie haben auch für Krankenhäuser und Pflegeheime Folgen.Ausbrüche müssen verhindert und unter Kontrolle gebracht werden. Zugleich ist mit dem Auftreten neuer Krankheitserreger sowie mit einer bereits jetzt zu beobachtenden geographischen Verschiebung von Infektionskrankheiten zu rechnen.Der Ansatz zur Prävention und Bekämpfung von Infektionskrankheiten muss sowohl strukturelle als auch politische Aspekte beinhalten. Es gilt, den Grundsatz des gleichen Schutzes vor Infektionen in allen europäischen Ländern umzusetzen. Prävention und Bekämpfung von Infektionen, einschließlich nosokomialer Infektionen, Infektionen durch antibiotikaresistente Bakterien sowie Pandemien, müssen in ganz Europa auf den gleichen Standards beruhen.Der Schutz vor Infektionen und anderen Risiken für die öffentliche Gesundheit in allen Ländern Europas ist der beste Garant für die Schaffung von Vertrauen und Identifikation der Bürger in unserem gemeinsamen Europa. Expertinnen und Experten auf den Gebieten der Hygiene, Mikrobiologie, Infektiologie und Epidemiologie müssen ihre Expertise zur Prävention und Bekämpfung von Infektionen aus verschiedenen europäischen Ländern bündeln und die wichtigsten Ziele zur Erreichung eines hohen Standards von Hygienemaßnahmen in Europa definieren. Die Teilnehmer des Internationalen Symposions der Rudolf Schülke Foundation fordern, umgehend zu handeln und der Umsetzung des vorgeschlagenen 16-Punkte-Plans Priorität einzuräumen.
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43. School and kindergarten attendance and home schooling of pediatric cancer patients before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: results of a survey of the German Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology
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Simon, A, Siebald, B, Stamm, W, Graf, N, Meier, S, Schrappe, M, Groll, AH, Laws, HJ, Lehrnbecher, T, Simon, A, Siebald, B, Stamm, W, Graf, N, Meier, S, Schrappe, M, Groll, AH, Laws, HJ, and Lehrnbecher, T
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In this multicenter survey (July 07 to August 08, 2020) in pediatric oncology centers (POCs) belonging to the German Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology (GPOH), 36 POCs participated (response rate 70.6%). Home schooling practice was judged as satisfying by 79% prior to and by 38% during the pandemic (P =0.0007). The individual risk of a SARS-CoV-2 infection and the risk of transmission to other patients/caregivers were arguments against attendance. Most POCs recommended regular social participation/school attendance after the end of intensive therapy. 81% stated that persisting restrictions result in serious negative psychosocial consequences for the patients and their families. In-hospital school education, home schooling and re-attendance of school and kindergarten among pediatric cancer patients have suffered a severe setback during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Continuous communication and education concerning protective measures as well as an individual risk assessment are required to avoid the detrimental exclusion of pediatric oncology patients from kindergarten and school., An diesem multizentrischen Survey (7. Juli-8. August 2020) in pädiatrisch-onkologischen Zentren (POCs) der GPOH nahmen 36 POCs teil (Antwortrate 70,6%). Vor der Pandemie beurteilten 79%, während der Pandemie nur 38% den Hausunterricht als zufriedenstellend (P =.0007). Das individuelle Infektionsrisiko und das Risiko einer Übertragung auf andere Patienten oder medizinisches Personal waren die wichtigsten Argumente für soziale Distanzierung. Nach Ende der intensiven Therapie befürworten die meisten POCs einen regulären Schul- oder Kindergartenbesuch. 81% befürchten bei anhaltendem Ausschluss schwerwiegende psychosoziale Konsequenzen für die Patienten und ihre Familien. Die Auswirkungen der Pandemie auf die Edukation und soziale Teilhabe von Kindern mit Krebserkrankung sind gravierend. Kontinuierliche Information und Kommunikation über Präventionsmaßnahmen sowie eine individuelle Risikoanalyse sollten helfen, den Ausschluss während (Hausunterricht, Klinikschule) und nach (Kindergarten und Regelunterricht) einer Krebstherapie zu vermeiden.
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44. Partition walls as effective protection from bio-aerosols in classrooms - an experimental investigation
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Epple, P, Steppert, M, Florschütz, M, Dahlem, P, Epple, P, Steppert, M, Florschütz, M, and Dahlem, P
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Introduction: During a pandemic, protective measures to prevent bio-aerosol based infections, such as Corona Virus Infection Disease 19 (COVID 19), are very important. Everyday face masks can only partially block aerosols, and their effectiveness also depend on how well the person is wearing it. They are recommended for classroom situations during high pandemic activity. However, 'unprotected' communication with and among children is fundamental from the pedagogical and psychological point of view for normal psychosocial development and teaching. Partition walls around the persons can theoretically provide substantial standardized mechanical protection against the spread of droplets and aerosols, either as additional protection to face masks or as an alternative. Methods: In the present research, the protection effectiveness of partition walls was investigated. With mannequin heads, fog generators, line lasers and a classroom-like setup with protective walls, flow visualization and aerosol concentration measurements were performed. Additionally, an active fan-suction system was tested to remove the channelled aerosols on top of the partition walls before they reach other persons in the room.Results: It was found that partition walls protect neighbours from bio-aerosol contact regardless of whether they wear masks or not. The combination with standardized room ventilation enforces this effect. Moreover, the experiments performed here clearly showed that partition walls may protect neighbours from bio-aerosols better than suboptimally fitting everyday face masks only.Conclusion: Partition walls are the most effective protection against infectious bio-aerosols in classroom settings and should be combined with standardized ventilation as the preferred method for classrooms during the current COVID 19 pandemic., Einführung: Während Pandemien, wie der aktuellen "Corona Virus Infection Disease 19 (COVID 19)" Pandemie, ist es wichtig, geeignete Schutzmaßnahmen zu etablieren, die eine durch Bioaerosole verursachte Infektion verhindern können. Alltags-Mund-Nasenmasken sind generell für das Tragen in Unterrichtsräumen während einer Pandemie empfohlen. Dennoch können sie die Ausbreitung von Aerosolen nur teilweise verhindern. Ihre Wirksamkeit hängt sehr davon ab, wie korrekt sie getragen werden. Unter pädagogischen und entwicklungspsychologischen Aspekten ist es fundamental wichtig, dass die Kommunikation zwischen Lehrer und Schüler ungehindert unter Einbeziehung der gesamten Mimik des Gesichts stattfinden kann. Trennwände zwischen den im Raum befindlichen Personen könnten theoretisch einen optimalen Schutz vor Tröpfchen und Aerosolen sicherstellen und entweder als Alternative oder Ergänzung zum Mund-Nasen-Schutz angewandt werden.Methode: In der vorliegenden Studie wurde die Effektivität von Trennwänden zum Schutz vor Bioaerosolen untersucht. Mit sogenannten Figurenköpfen, einem Nebelgenerator, einem Linienlaser und einer Sitzanordnung entsprechend einem simulierten Unterrichtsraum wurde mit einerseits Strömungssichtbarmachung und andererseits mit Konzentrationsmessungen der Partikelgrößen die Aerosolausbreitung im Raum untersucht. Mit einer aktiven Absauglüftungsanlage wurde zusätzlich untersucht, wie sich die Aerosole aus dem Unterrichtsraum entfernen lassen, bevor sie in Kontakt mit anderen Personen kommen.Resultate: Die Ergebnisse dieser Untersuchung zeigen, dass Trennwände den direkten Nachbar vor Bioaerosol Kontakt schützen, unabhängig ob Mund-Nasenmasken getragen werden. Die Kombination mit einem Absauglüftungssystem verstärkt diesen positiven Effekt. Zusätzlich zeigen die Messungen, dass Trennwände den direkten Nachbar besser schützen als Alltags-Mund-Nasenmasken.Schlussfolgerung: Trennwände sind die effektivste Schutzmaßnahme gegen infektiöse Bioaerosole in Unterrichtsräu
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45. Multiresistente Erreger (MRE) und C. difficile in Münchner Akutkliniken.
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Hübner, Nils-Olaf, Wegner, Christian, and Gleich, Sabine
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46. Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in long term care facilities (HALT-2): Deutsche Ergebnisse der zweiten europäischen Prävalenzerhebung.
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Ruscher, Claudia, Kraus-Haas, Martina, Nassauer, Alfred, and Mielke, Martin
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47. [Infectious disease-related preventive measures for trainees in healthcare service and welfare]
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Hans-Iko, Huppertz and A, Müller
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Training periods in healthcare and free welfare settings are frequently obligatory. Temporary trainees frequently lack sufficient knowledge regarding hygiene and prevention of infections. Therefore, specific preventive measures for trainees need to be implemented in a standardized fashion, similar to those applied for permanent employees. These are legally regulated by the European Biological Agents Ordinance and the German Standing Committee on Vaccinations (STIKO) recommendations. Criteria regarding immunization against hepatitis A and B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus, polio, influenza and COVID-19 are described. Immunization gaps should be closed at any opportunity in general (e.g. in adolescents during regular physician contacts) and specifically in medical students during the first semester and in other healthcare trainees before the start of the training period. Furthermore, individual introduction of trainees to their work areas and in particular education in health measures to protect themselves and also individuals under their care is of high importance. Education should include information on the potential risks of infection, hand hygiene practice and other personal protection measures.
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48. COVID-19-Ausbrüche in deutschen Alten- und Pflegeheimen
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Schweickert, Birgitta, Klingeberg, Anja, Haller, Sebastian, Richter, Doreen, Schmidt, Nicole, Abu Sin, Muna, and Eckmanns, Tim
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Aus einer Analyse der an das RKI übermittelten COVID-19-Meldedaten ging hervor, dass 70% der hospitalisierten und 95% der verstorbenen Patientinnen und Patienten in Deutschland ≥ 60 Jahre alt waren und Alten- und Pflegeeinrichtungen in besonderem Maße von Ausbrüchen betroffen sind. Einen wesentlichen Einfluss auf das Auftreten von Ausbrüchen hat dabei die Entwicklung der COVID-19-Inzidenzen in der Gesamtbevölkerung. Um Kenntnisse über Ausdehnung, Verlauf und Charakteristika der Ausbruchsgeschehen zu gewinnen, wurden drei verschiedene Zeitphasen des Pandemieverlaufs betrachtet und die jeweiligen Ausbruchsdaten aus diesen Phasen in den Kontext der Entwicklung des Infektionsgeschehens in der Gesamtbevölkerung gestellt. Hieraus lassen sich die Hauptstrategien zur Eindämmung von COVID-19 in Pflegeheimen ableiten.
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49. Multiresistente gramnegative Bakterien: Klinischer Managementpfad für Patienten mit elektiven Eingriffen in der Viszeralchirurgie
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Eckmann, Christian, Kaffarnik, Magnus, Schappacher, Markus, Otchwemah, Robin, and Grabein, Béatrice
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50. Automatische, validierte, nicht-toxische High-level-Desinfektion (HLD) von Ultraschallsonden: Ein neuartiger Ansatz zur Minimierung des Infektionsrisikos.
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Heeg, P. and Gauer, J.
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Zusammenfassung Ultraschallsonden sind komplexe Medizinprodukte, die häufig bei transvaginalen, transrektalen, abdominalen und intraoperativen Untersuchungen eingesetzt werden. Da die Ultraschallsonden in Kontakt mit Schleimhaut, geschädigter Haut, infizierten Geweben und Blut kommen können, unterliegen sie strengen Aufbereitungsrichtlinien. Die Anforderungen an die Aufbereitung von Medizinprodukten der Klasse semikritisch A, wie endokavitär eingesetzter Ultraschallsonden, beinhalten einen wirksamen Reinigungsprozess, der infektiöse Agenzien und organisches Material, in dem sie sich vermehren können, physikalisch entfernt, gefolgt von einem validierten, vorzugsweise maschinellen High-level-Desinfektionsprozess (HLD). Ziel der vorliegenden Studie war es, ein neu entwickeltes System zur maschinellen, validierten HLD von Ultraschallsonden zu prüfen. Die Studie fasst die bei der Validierung und bei der mikrobiologischen Wirksamkeitsprüfung mit dem Gerät gewonnenen Ergebnisse zusammen, um die Sicherheit, Reproduzierbarkeit und Verlässlichkeit des Desinfektionsprozesses nachzuweisen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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