Background: Nosocomial infections and antibiotic-resistant pathogens cause significant
morbidity, mortality, and economic costs. The infection surveillance and control resources and …

In the present study the relationship of anger and irrational beliefs was examined. Subjects
were 110 adults males with documented histories of violence incarcerated at a maximum …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine quality improvement (QI) initiatives in acute
care hospitals, the factors associated with success, and the impacts on patient care and …

The present study investigated the interrelationships of vengeance, anger and irrational
beliefs in an adult male inmate population. Fifty-two male inmates were administered the trait …

BACKGROUND: Residents in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are at considerable risk for
developing infections. This is the first comprehensive examination of infection control …

BACKGROUND: Antibiotic-resistant pathogen rates are rising in Canada and the United
States with significant health and economic costs. The examination of the relationship of …

A current issue in personality assessment is whether computer versions of personality tests
are psychometrically equivalent to paper-and-pencil originals. A total of 52 male inmates …

BACKGROUND: There will be little time to prepare when an influenza pandemic strikes;
hospitals need to develop and test pandemic influenza plans beforehand. METHODS: Acute …

BACKGROUND: The Resources for Infection Control in Hospitals (RICH) project assessed
infection control programs and rates of antibiotic-resistant organisms (AROs) in Canadian …

816 JAMC• 2 MARS 2004; 170 (5) guidelines specifically prohibit the release of identifying
numbers, the Nova Scotia regulatory authority’s guidelines prohibit birth date, and the …