The changing role of infection prevention practice as documented by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology practice analysis survey.

Background: The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) appointed an advisory committee to conduct a practice analysis (PA) of infection prevention and control professionals to identify current practices in place. The PA was also used to determine the need for an advanced practice examination. Results of the PA would assist in the development of a revised certification examination.

Weekly transparent dressing changes linked to increased bacteremia rates.

Background: In 2000, the rate of primary bloodstream infections (BSIs) was double that in 1999 for intensive care unit (ICU) patients with triple lumen catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, or both. In December 1999, changes in products and practices related to site care were implemented as a cost-saving initiative.

Objective: To determine the factors contributing to an increase of BSIs after cost-saving measures for site care had been introduced.

Practice analysis for infection control and epidemiology in the new millennium.

Background: The Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology appointed an advisory committee to conduct a practice analysis (PA) of infection control professionals (ICPs) to identify current practices of ICPs. Results of the PA would assist in the development of a revised certification examination.

Methods: Five thousand seven hundred fifty-three questionnaires were distributed to ICPs in the United States and in Canada, as well as to a subsample of ICPs in other countries.