Identification of a norovirus outbreak on a hematopoietic stem cell transplant unit and development and implementation of a novel infection prevention algorithm for controlling transmission.

Westyn Branch-EllimanRoger V Araujo-CastilloGraham M SnyderBernadette F SullivanCarolyn D AlonsoSharon B Wright

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2020)

Controlling norovirus transmission in units with immunocompromised patients is challenging. We present a cluster of norovirus cases that occurred on a stem-cell transplant unit and the prevention efforts that were implemented to limit the outbreak. Protocols developed to control this cluster may provide a model for other facilities.

Keyphrases

stem cells
hematopoietic stem cell
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
primary care
quality improvement
healthcare
machine learning
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
mesenchymal stem cells
acute respiratory distress syndrome
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
patient reported
neural network