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Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
; 45(1): 100-102, 2024 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37534438
ABSTRACT
Initial specimen diversion devices (ISDDs) are a potential solution for reducing blood-culture contamination rates. We report the implementation of an ISDD associated with a sustained reduction in blood-culture contamination rates for >18 months after implementation. We did not observe a clinically significant reduction in inpatient vancomycin usage.
Subject(s)
Blood Culture , Vancomycin , Humans , Vancomycin/therapeutic use , Equipment Contamination/prevention & control , Blood Specimen Collection
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Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol
; 3(1): e105, 2023.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37396194
ABSTRACT
Altering the appearance of a computerized physician order entry (CPOE) interface reduces misuse of an HIV diagnostic test by 87%, demonstrating that CPOE design is a key component of diagnostic stewardship. Collaboration between infectious disease providers, clinical laboratorians, and information technology (IT) professionals can result in improved quality and decreased costs.