Comparison of the Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Affairs and Non-federal Hospitals: a Survey of Infection Prevention Specialists

Article Immunology

The Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Healthcare-Associated Infections

Meghan A. Baker et al.

Summary: COVID-19 surges adversely impact healthcare-associated infection rates and clusters of infections within hospitals, emphasizing the need for balancing COVID-related demands with routine hospital infection prevention.

CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2022)

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Editorial Material Medicine, General & Internal

David Oliver: My personal pandemic experience is just one of many

David Oliver

BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL (2022)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among Veterans Affairs healthcare system employees suggests higher risk of infection when exposed to SARS-CoV-2 outside the work environment

Derek E. Dimcheff et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody among employees of a Veterans Affairs healthcare system and found that employees who reported direct personal contact with COVID-19-positive persons outside work were more likely to have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. The results suggest that employee exposure to SARS-CoV-2 outside of work may introduce infection into hospitals.

INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Chronic hospital nurse understaffing meets COVID-19: an observational study

Karen B. Lasater et al.

Summary: Research found that nurse staffing varies across hospitals in New York and Illinois, with the worst mean staffing in New York City. Over half of nurses in both states experienced high burnout. Adjusted data showed that each additional patient per nurse increased the likelihood of nurses and patients giving unfavorable reports.

BMJ QUALITY & SAFETY (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Quantification of Occupational and Community Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Seropositivity Among Health Care Workers in a Large US Health Care System

Julia M. Baker et al.

Summary: Identifying occupational and community risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among health care workers, the study found that community contact with COVID-19-positive individuals, community COVID-19 incidence, and being Black were significantly associated with increased odds of infection among HCWs.

ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE (2021)

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Letter Health Care Sciences & Services

The Non-Veteran Experience at Veterans Affairs Medical Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Survey-Based Study

Ashwin Gupta et al.

JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Risk Factors Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Seropositivity Among US Health Care Personnel

Jesse T. Jacob et al.

Summary: The study found that healthcare personnel in three states in the USA were primarily influenced by community contact when it came to contracting the coronavirus, with workplace-related factors not showing a significant association. This indicates that current infection prevention practices in diverse healthcare settings are effective in preventing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from patients to healthcare personnel.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2021)

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Review Infectious Diseases

The interface between COVID-19 and bacterial healthcare-associated infections

Ronan F. O'Toole

Summary: Recent data indicate the occurrence of hospital-onset bacterial infections, including antibiotic-resistant isolates, in COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 has impacted bacterial healthcare-associated infections in several ways, with recommended guidelines focusing on minimizing broad-spectrum antibiotic use in patient treatment.

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION (2021)

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Article Nursing

Nurses' Intent to Leave their Position and the Profession During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rosanne Raso et al.

Summary: This study revealed a significant impact of the pandemic on nurses' work, especially for those with over 25 years of experience and managerial positions. Some nurses expressed intent to leave their current position, while others were still uncertain about leaving the nursing profession.

JOURNAL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION (2021)

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