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Kyasanur forest disease – Potential for transition into epidemic
Publication date: September–December 2015 Source:Journal of Patient Safety & Infection Control, Volume 3, Issue 3 Author(s): Abin Chandrakumar (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - December 17, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care units of a tertiary care hospital in Punjab
Conclusions The early onset VAP was more and incidence was high in males. This study highlights the predominance of resistant Gram-negative pathogens in VAP cases. (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - December 17, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Knowledge and attitude of dentists in India towards patient safety – A cross-sectional study
Conclusion There is a need to improve knowledge about patient safety in dentistry among dentists in India and to create a more open culture in reporting adverse incidents. (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - December 17, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Promotion of Successful Hand Hygiene practices in the Intensive Care Units of a Tertiary Care Hospital
Conclusions The study revealed that hand hygiene compliance can be effectively increased among HCWs by regular reminders and surveys. Training programs on hand hygiene should be systematically planned, regularly conducted, and evaluated for staff nurses so as to keep them motivated. (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - December 17, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

A prospective study on various factors influencing post-operative wound infection in emergency surgeries
Conclusion SSI occupies a significant proportion among various hospital-acquired infections. SSI not only prolongs the hospitalization but also markedly increases the expenditure and morbidity. (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - December 17, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Stool antibiogram as an antibiotic therapy determinant in hematological malignancy patients
Publication date: Available online 5 December 2015 Source:Journal of Patient Safety & Infection Control Author(s): Purabi Barman, Shimpi Chopra, Latika Sharma, Dharma Choudhary Transplant patients in hematological malignancies are prone to infections, as they are neutropenic during their treatment period. These patients also develop mucositis which lead to blood stream infections, at times arising from their endogenous gut flora. With rising antibiotic resistance in hospital setup as well as in the community, screening gut flora for Carbapenem resistance may help in antibiotic management of these patien...
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - December 17, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Tetanus is not the past – It still exists
Publication date: Available online 5 December 2015 Source:Journal of Patient Safety & Infection Control Author(s): Basavraj Nagoba, Vilas Jahagirdar, Nasira Sheikh (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - December 17, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Ajita Mehta Memorial Oration
Publication date: Available online 8 December 2015 Source:Journal of Patient Safety & Infection Control Author(s): Geeta Mehta (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - December 17, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Changing behaviour to achieve more effective infection control compliance
Publication date: Available online 8 December 2015 Source:Journal of Patient Safety & Infection Control Author(s): Michael A. Borg (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - December 17, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Dr Brahm Prakash Memorial Oration
Publication date: Available online 9 December 2015 Source:Journal of Patient Safety & Infection Control Author(s): Subash Gupta (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - December 17, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Dr. Ajita Mehta Memorial Oration
Publication date: March 2014 Source:Journal of Patient Safety & Infection Control, Volume 2, Issue 1 Author(s): Shaheen Mehtar (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - July 16, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Key Note address
Publication date: March 2014 Source:Journal of Patient Safety & Infection Control, Volume 2, Issue 1 Author(s): Didier Pittet (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - July 16, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Microbial epidemiology and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of wound infections in out-patients at a level 1 trauma centre
Conclusion Wound healing is halted in the presence of prolonged inflammation such as due to infection. Presence of bacteria delays wound healing, but the presence of low number of microbes is required for wound healing. Absence of appropriate signs to guide treatment becomes a reason for prolonged indiscriminate use of antibiotics which leads to rapid emergence of resistant organisms. Data generated by our study would help in the formulation of antibiotic policy for OPDs and also help in checking inadvertent antibiotic usage. (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - July 16, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

India's new health policy draft 2015 and patient safety: A critical review
Publication date: Available online 3 July 2015 Source:Journal of Patient Safety & Infection Control Author(s): Akilesh Ramasamy The draft of National Health Policy 2015 is under discussion and process of finalization. Issues of healthcare quality, maternal and neonatal health, communicable diseases, information technology, affordable and accessible healthcare, health as a fundamental right and justiciable healthcare are some of the key focus areas in the draft. Most of the focus areas of the draft will have a direct bearing on the patient safety. Numerous discussions on the National Health Policy Draft 2015 ar...
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - July 3, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

The impact of hand hygiene awareness programme on health care professionals' compliance with hand hygiene in a tertiary care hospital: A clinical audit
Conclusion Hand hygiene awareness programme should be continued on ongoing basis to improve the compliance of HCP with hand hygiene practices. (Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control)
Source: Journal of Patient Safety and Infection Control - June 28, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research