Publications by authors named "Janet Briscoe"
Article Synopsis
- - Recent infection outbreaks in outpatient care, including a 2009 case where three patients developed severe MSSA infections after epidural injections, highlighted unsafe infection control practices as key risk factors.
- - A study of 110 patients revealed that 8 (7%) had infections, predominantly among those who received epidural injections, with poor adherence to infection control protocols observed during procedures, such as inadequate use of face masks and reusing syringes.
- - Genetic testing showed that MSSA strains from patients matched those of clinic staff, indicating that infection control failures likely contributed to the spread of the bacteria, underscoring the importance of strict infection control measures in outpatient settings.