Health care–associated infection outbreaks in pediatric long-term care facilities

Children in pediatric long-term care facilities (pLTCFs) have complex medical conditions and increased risk for health care–associated infections (HAIs). We performed a retrospective study from January 2010-December 2013 at 3 pLTCFs to describe HAI outbreaks and associated infection control interven...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2015-07, Vol.43 (7), p.756-758
Main Authors: Murray, Meghan T., MPH, Pavia, Marianne, MT, Jackson, Olivia, RN, Keenan, Mary, RN, MS, Neu, Natalie M., MD, MPH, Cohen, B., MPH, Saiman, Lisa, MD, MPH, Larson, Elaine L., RN, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior Therapy
Brief Report
Child
Child, Preschool
Children & youth
Cross Infection - epidemiology
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Disease control
Disease Outbreaks
Education, Medical
Health care–associated infections
Health Facilities
Health Personnel
Humans
Infection Control
Infection Control - methods
Infectious Disease
Infectious diseases
Long term health care
Long-Term Care
Outbreaks
Pediatric long-term care
Retrospective Studies
Risk assessment
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Summary:Children in pediatric long-term care facilities (pLTCFs) have complex medical conditions and increased risk for health care–associated infections (HAIs). We performed a retrospective study from January 2010-December 2013 at 3 pLTCFs to describe HAI outbreaks and associated infection control interventions. There were 62 outbreaks involving 700 cases in residents and 250 cases in staff. The most common interventions were isolation precautions and education and in-services. Further research should examine interventions to limit transmission of infections in pLTCFs.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2015.03.010