2015 Publications

Mody L. Editorial commentary: Preventing aspiration pneumonia in high-risk NH residents: Role of chlorhexidine-based oral care questioned again. Clin Infect Dis. (IF: 9.1)

Crnich C et al. Optimizing antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes: a narrative review and recommendations for improvement. Drugs and Aging.

Mody L et al. Effects of excessive antibiotic use in nursing homes. JAMA Intern Med. (IF: 20.8)

Mody L et al. Prevalence of and risk factors for multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii colonization among high-risk nursing home residents. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol.

Roghmann MC et al. Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to healthcare worker gowns and gloves during care of nursing home residents. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol.

Chopra V et al. Peripherally inserted central catheter use in skilled nursing facilities: A pilot study. J Am Geriatr Soc.

Mody L et al. Enhancing resident safety by preventing healthcare-associated infection: A national initiative to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection in Nursing Homes. Clin Infect Dis. (IF: 9.1)

Mody L et al. A Targeted Infection Prevention (TIP) Intervention in nursing home residents with indwelling devices: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Intern Med. (IF: 20.8)

Min L et al. Functional disability and nursing resource use are predictive of antimicrobial resistance in nursing homes. J Am Geriatr Soc.