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Nancy L Havill

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Havill N, Samuels M, Poudyal A, Sujanan V, Murdzek C, Aniskiewicz M, et al.
Am J Infect Control . 2024 Oct; 53(1):160-162. PMID: 39393502
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen which has caused numerous health care-associated outbreaks particularly in intensive care and burn units. We describe an outbreak in a burn unit where...
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Havill N, Colandrea N, Merwede J, Aniskiewicz M, Roberts S, Patel K, et al.
Am J Infect Control . 2024 Jun; 52(9):1099-1101. PMID: 38825239
We report a cluster of 9 isolates of Parengyodontium album recovered from 4 patients who had surgical tissue specimens processed after dilution with a multiuse diluent saline solution. P album...
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Roberts S, Havill N, Flores R, Hendrix Ii C, Williams M, Feinn R, et al.
J Med Internet Res . 2022 Oct; 24(12):e42332. PMID: 36269222
Background: Virtual reality (VR) devices are increasingly used in health care settings. The use among patients has the potential to unintentionally transmit pathogens between patients and hospital staff. No standard...
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Boyce J, Havill N
Am J Infect Control . 2022 Mar; 50(12):1296-1301. PMID: 35307473
Background: Microbiological monitoring of disinfection of high-touch surfaces identified heavy growth of Serratia marcescens and Achromobacter xylosoxidans not present on surfaces before disinfection, suggesting contamination of the disinfectant used. Methods:...
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Boyce J, Havill N, Guercia K, Moore B
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol . 2021 Aug; 43(9):1142-1146. PMID: 34396941
Objectives: Estimated levels of microbial burden on hospital environmental surfaces vary substantially among published studies. Cultures obtained during a cluster-controlled crossover trial of a quaternary ammonium (Quat) disinfectant versus an...
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Boyce J, Dumigan D, Havill N, Hollis R, Pfaller M, Moore B
Am J Infect Control . 2021 Feb; 49(8):1008-1013. PMID: 33631306
Background: Outbreaks of fungal bloodstream infection (BSI) are uncommon among hemodialysis patients. We investigated an outbreak of Candida tropicalis BSIs involving patients at 3 of 4 affiliated hemodialysis units. Methods:...
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Kenney P, Chan B, Kortright K, Cintron M, Russi M, Epright J, et al.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol . 2021 Feb; 43(1):45-47. PMID: 33557979
Objective: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to global shortages of N95 respirators. Reprocessing of used N95 respirators may provide a higher filtration crisis alternative, but whether effective...
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Crandell J, Sandelowski M, Leeman J, Havill N, Knafl K
Fam Syst Health . 2017 Nov; 36(1):45-61. PMID: 29172624
Introduction: Numerous studies have identified the importance of parenting behaviors to the well-being of children with chronic physical conditions. Synthesizing the findings of these studies has potential to identify which...
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Boyce J, Guercia K, Sullivan L, Havill N, Fekieta R, Kozakiewicz J, et al.
Am J Infect Control . 2017 Apr; 45(9):1006-1010. PMID: 28431849
Background: Quaternary ammonium-based (Quat) disinfectants are widely used, but they have disadvantages. Methods: This was a 12-month prospective cluster controlled crossover trial. On 4 wards, housekeepers performed daily cleaning using...
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Knafl K, Havill N, Leeman J, Fleming L, Crandell J, Sandelowski M
West J Nurs Res . 2016 Sep; 39(5):690-723. PMID: 27596106
Recognizing the bi-directional relationship between family functioning and child well-being in the context of childhood chronic conditions, researchers have tested family-focused interventions aimed at promoting both child and family well-being...