Status:

COMPLETED

Preventing the Spread of Infection in Nursing Homes

Lead Sponsor:

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Conditions:

Staphylococcus Aureus

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the feasibility of targeting more frequent gown and glove use for specific high risk moments of care in specific nursing home residents in order to prevent Staphylococcus aureus (...

Detailed Description

Nursing homes are settings with a high rate of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) acquisition, which leads to infection, particularly for short stay residents. The current standard of care for preventing SA a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Reside in a participating nursing home

Exclusion

  • Identified by nursing home staff as combative or with other behavioral problems which could lead to agitation if approached by project staff

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 18 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 26 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

367 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03319368

Start Date

December 18 2017

End Date

July 26 2018

Last Update

March 21 2024

Active Locations (2)

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Lorien Riverside

Belcamp, Maryland, United States, 21017

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Lorien Mays Chapel

Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland, United States, 21093