Curriculum Vitae:

Abstracts

1. Edmond MB, Khakoo RA, McTaggart B, Solomon R. Effect of bedside needle disposal units on needle recapping frequency and needlestick injury. American Society for Microbiology General Meeting, March 1987, Atlanta, Georgia.
2. Edmond MB, Khakoo RA, Mazella V. Pubic osteomyelitis: A diagnostic dilemma. Pennsylvania/West Virginia American College of Physicians Regional Meeting, November 1988, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
3. Edmond MB, Khakoo RA. Pulmonary complications of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Pennsylvania/West Virginia American College of Physicians Regional Meeting, October 1989, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
4. Edmond MB, Khakoo RA. Pulmonary cryptococcosis. West Virginia American College of Physicians State Meeting, January 1990, Charleston, West Virginia.
5. Sundberg R, Shapiro R, Darras F, Jensen C, Scantlebury V, Jordan M, McCauley J, Kusne S, Edmond MB, Ho M, Jereb J, Burwen D, Medvick J, Pasculle W, Hakala T, Simmons RL, Starzl TE. A tuberculosis outbreak in a renal transplant program. First International Congress on FK506, August 1991, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
6. Fisher MA, Shen H, Rogers A, Billie M, Edmond M, Tarry W. Fluconazole therapy of hepatosplenic candidiasis in neutropenic rabbits. American Society for Microbiology General Meeting, April 1992, New Orleans, Louisiana.
7. Edmond M, Hollis R, Houston R, Wenzel R. Active role for hospital epidemiology in an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1993, Chicago, Illinois.
8. Edmond M, Wenzel R, Yank T, Doebbeling B. The effect of influenza vaccination on sick leave among hospital employees. Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1993, Chicago, Illinois.
9. Edmond MB, Hollis RJ, Houston AK, Wenzel RP. Epidemiologic analysis of an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, October 1993, New Orleans, Louisiana.
10. Edmond MB, Clark TG, Doebbeling BN. Independent risk factors for multiple percutaneous injuries. Meeting of the Midwest Section of the American Federation for Clinical Research, November 1993, Chicago, Illinois. Clinical Research 1993;41:646A.
11. Edmond MB, Zeitler RR, Woodin JR, Wenzel RP, Doebbeling BN. Predictors of influenza vaccine acceptance in health care workers. Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 1994, New Orleans, Louisiana.
12. Edmond MB, Clark TG, Askelson DL, Doebbeling BN. Determinants of recurrent percutaneous injuries reported by health care workers. Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 1994, New Orleans, Louisiana.
13. Edmond MB, Ober JF, Weinbaum DL, Sanford MD, Pfaller MA, Hwang T, Wenzel RP. Risk factors for vancomycin-resistant enterococcal bacteremia. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, October 1994, Orlando, Florida.
14. Edmond MB, Adams JR Jr, Trilla A, RP Wenzel, Doebbeling BN. Socioeconomic status as a risk factor for nosocomial infection and mortality. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, October 1994, Orlando, Florida.
15. Wiblin RT, Edmond MB, Rhomberg PR, Pfaller MA, Herwaldt LA, Wenzel RP. Introduction of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium and institutional response for infection control. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, October 1994, Orlando, Florida.
16. Edmond MB, Jones RN, Pfaller MA, Wallace SE, Wenzel RP. Control of vancomycin-resistant enterococci in US hospitals. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, September 1995, San Francisco, California.
17. Edmond MB, Ober JF, Weinbaum DL, Wenzel RP. Natural history and attributable morbidity and mortality of vancomycin-resistant enterococcal bacteremia. Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1996, Washington, DC.
18. Edmond MB, Jones RN, Pfaller MA, Wallace SE, Wenzel RP. Multicenter surveillance for nosocomial enterococcal bacteremia: A comparison of vancomycin-sensitive vs. vancomycin-resistant cases. Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1996, Washington, DC.
19. Wright WL, Reynolds TM, Wells VD, Edmond MB. The impact of vancomycin restriction on infections due to vancomycin-resistant enterococci. Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1996, Washington, DC.
20. Pfaller MA, Jones RN, Messer S, Houston A, Hollis RJ, Edmond M, Wenzel RP and the SCOPE Study Group. Strain variation and antifungal susceptibility among nosocomial bloodstream isolates of Candida spp from US hospitals participating in the SCOPE survey. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, September 1996, New Orleans, Louisiana.
21. Jones RN, Pfaller MA, Marshall S, Erwin M, Edmond M, Wenzel R. Nosocomial enterococcal bloodstream infections in the SCOPE Survey: Drug resistance, species occurrence and identification accuracy. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, September 1996, New Orleans, Louisiana.
22. Edmond MB, Wallace SE, Pfaller MA, Jones RN, Wenzel RP. Surveillance at 49 U.S. medical centers for vancomycin-resistant enterococcal (VRE) bacteremia. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, September 1996, New Orleans, Louisiana.
23. Wong MT, Edmond MB, DeWitt C. Toxic shock syndrome associated with severe Group B streptococcal infections. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, September 1996, New Orleans, Louisiana.
24. Bischoff W, Emery CL, Hall G, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Is Dial® Soap effective against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin resistant Enterococci? Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1997, St. Louis, MO.
25. Bischoff W, Hall G, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. An outbreak of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in a tertiary care hospital: Role of transfers from a prison. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1997, St. Louis, MO.
26. Gorchs AC, Edmond MB. Sharing call-rooms with the opposite sex: Housestaff Opinions. Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine Meeting, March 1997, Philadelphia, PA.
27. Franchi D, Bischoff WE, Kilpatrick J, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Dating multiple dose vials: An analysis of location and content. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1997, St. Louis, MO.
28. Wong AHM, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal urinary tract infections. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1997, St. Louis, MO.
29. Edmond MB, Jones RN, Pfaller MA, McClish DK, Campbell L, Wenzel RP. Nosocomial bloodstream infections: A one-year analysis at 50 US medical centers.  Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, September 1997, San Francisco, CA.
30. Franchi D, Bischoff WE, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Multiple dose vial policies: A survey of US hospitals. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, September 1997, San Francisco, CA.
31. Franchi D, Wong AHM, Hall G, Edmond MB, Wenzel RP. Surveillance for vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a high-risk population. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, September 1997, San Francisco, CA.
32. Bischoff WE, Wong MT, Hall G, Edmond MB. Occurrence of vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium strains in clinical isolates. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, September 1997, San Francisco, CA.
33. Bischoff WE, Franchi D, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Use of multidose vials in a tertiary care center: Cost analysis of 30-day expiration policy versus manufacturer’s expiration date. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, September 1997, San Francisco, CA.
34. Edmond MB, Wallace SE, Pfaller MA, Jones RN, Wenzel RP. Epidemiology of gram-positive nosocomial infections in US hospitals.  International Congress on Macrolides, Azalides, Streptogramins, and Ketolides, January 1998, Barcelona, Spain.
35. Reynolds L, Ober J, Wong M, Savage L, Oliveira T, Embry R, Edmond M. The importance of appropriate antimicrobial prophylaxis for coronary artery bypass grafting. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, May 1998, San Diego, CA.
36. Kadic C, Meier P, Lyckholm L, Edmond M. Autologous blood donation and the potential for bloodborne pathogen exposure. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, May 1998, San Diego, CA.
37. Bischoff WE, Reynolds TM, Hall GO, Wenzel RP. Molecular epidemiology of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium strains in a large urban hospital over a 5-year period. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1998, Orlando, FL. 
38. Bischoff WE, Reynolds TM, Sessler CN, Edmond MB, Wenzel RP. Handwashing compliance by healthcare workers: The impact of an education and patient awareness program. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1998, Orlando, FL. 
39. Edmond M, Roberson M, Hasan N. The dishonest dean’s letter: An analysis of 532 dean’s letters from 99 US medical schools. Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine Meeting, April 1998, San Diego, CA.
40. Bischoff WE, Reynolds TM, Sessler CN, Edmond MB, Wenzel RP. Handwashing compliance by healthcare workers: The impact of an education and patient awareness program and the introduction of a new hand disinfectant. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, September 1998, San Diego, CA.
41. Wisplinghoff H, Seifert H, Edmond M. Serratia marcescens bacteremia: Epidemiology, clinical features, and outcomes. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, November 1998, Denver, CO.
42. Wisplinghoff H, Seifert H, Edmond M. Epidemiology of bacteremia in hematology/oncology patients in U.S. hospitals. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, November 1998, Denver, CO.
43. Reynolds L, Ober J, Wong M, Savage L, Oliveira T, Embrey R, Edmond M. The importance of appropriate antimicrobial prophylaxis for coronary artery bypass grafting. National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System Conference, October 1998, Atlanta, GA.
44. Cox G, Edmond M. Does marital status effect how medical students choose an internal medicine program? Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine Meeting, April 1999, New Orleans, LA.
45. Wisplinghoff H, Seifert H, Edmond M. Nosocomial bloodstream infections in pediatric patients in US hospitals: Epidemiology, clinical features and resistance patterns. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1999, San Francisco, CA.
46. Wisplinghoff H, Seifert H, Edmond M. Nosocomial bloodstream infections due to Serratia marcescens in US hospitals: Epidemiology, clinical features and susceptibilities. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1999, San Francisco, CA.
47. Ober J, Wong M, Hodson M, Reynolds L, Franchi D, Hall G, Richard M, Edmond M. A multifaceted approach to control endemic vancomycin-resistant enterococci in critical care units. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, May 1999, Washington, DC.
48. Ober J, Wong M, Hodson M, Reynolds L, Richard M, Edmond M. Infection control nurse liaison: Our link to the 1990s expanding “hospital” environment. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, May 1999, Washington, DC.
49. Reynolds L, Ober J, Craven H, Richard M, Wong M, Edmond M. Meeting the challenge: Providing a high-quality annual mass education event.  Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, May 1999, Washington, DC.
50. Ober J, Wong M, Richard M, Hodson M, Reynolds L, Edmond M. Infection control drills: Are they needed? Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, May 1999, Washington, DC.
51. Wisplinghoff H, Coimbra M, Wenzel R, Edmond M. Systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) in adult patients with hospital-acquired bacteremia due to S. aureus. American Society for Microbiology Meeting, May 1999, Chicago, IL.
52. Wisplinghoff H, Seifert H, Edmond M. Nosocomial bloodstream infections due to Serratia marcescens in US hospitals: Epidemiology, clinical features and susceptibilities. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 1999, San Francisco, CA.
53. Wisplinghoff H, Seifert H, Edmond M, Wenzel R. Nosocomial bloodstream infections due to Acinetobacter spp in US hospitals: Molecular epidemiology, clinical features and susceptibilities.  Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, September 1999, San Francisco, CA.
54. Coimbra M, Hall G, Tallent S, Wisplinghoff H, Wallace S, Edmond M, Figueiredo A, Wenzel R. Clonal Spread of MRSA over a wide geographic area in the US. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, September 1999, San Francisco, CA.
55. Franchi D, Ober J, Hodson M, Hall G, Tallent S, Edmond M. Outbreak of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREF) in a tertiary care center burn unit. Infectious Diseases Society of America Meeting, November 1999, Philadelphia, PA.
56. Tallent SM, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Outbreak of Staphylococcus aureus infections in a correctional facility. 4th Decennial International Conference on Nosocomial and Healthcare-Associated Infections, March 2000, Atlanta, GA.
57. Ober JF, Hall G, Hodson M, Blythe C, Reynolds L, Edmond MB. Hurricane-induced fungal contamination of the hospital environment. 4th Decennial International Conference on Nosocomial and Healthcare-Associated Infections, March 2000, Atlanta, GA.
58. Edmond M, Deschenes J, Eckler M, Wenzel R. Racial bias in using USMLE scores for granting internal medicine residency interviews. Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine Meeting, October 2000, Washington, DC.
59. Tallent SM, Bischoff T, Ostrowsky B, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Vancomycin susceptibility of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) isolates causing nosocomial bloodstream infections. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2001, Toronto, Canada.
60. Ober J, Edmond M, Ostrowsky B. The case of the cold thermometers. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2001, Toronto, Canada.
61. Blythe C, Ober J, Ostrowsky B, Edmond M. An outbreak of post-circumcision dermatitis in a newborn nursery. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2001, Seattle, WA.
62. Hodson M, Ober J, Hall G, Tallent S, Ostrowsky B, Yelon J, Edmond M. An Outbreak of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a burn intensive care unit. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2001, Seattle, WA.
63. Edmond MB, McClish D, Massie T, Wiblin RT, Kauffman C, Welage L, Goff LA, Rex JH, Schuster M, Wenzel RP. Risk factors for nosocomial candidemia among patients in eight surgical intensive care units. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, December 2001, Chicago, IL.
64. Borer A, Ostrowsky B, Edmond M, Bischoff T, McClish D, Wenzel R. Epidemiology and risk factors for nosocomial Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia in U.S. Hospitals, 1995-2000. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, December 2001, Chicago, IL.
65. Borer A, Ostrowsky B, Espinel-Ingroff A, Hall G, Edmond M, Wenzel R. In-vitro activity of handwashing agents against Candida albicans. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, December 2001, Chicago, IL.
66. Coudron PE, Young E, Tallent SM, Moland ES, Hanson ND, Edmond MB, Wenzel RP. Occurrence of extended-spectrum and AmpC b-lactamases (BLs) in US bacteremic isolates of K. pneumoniae: Finding of two isolates that harbored inducible plasmid-mediated ACT-1-like BLs. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, December 2001, Chicago, IL.
67. Polk R, Johnson C, McClish D, Edmond M, Wenzel R. Trends in prescribing in 35 US hospitals and resistance for P. aeruginosa: A SCOPE-MMIT Report. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, December 2001, Chicago, IL.
68. Ostrowsky B, Ober J, Reynolds L, Hodson M, Edmond M. Infection control practices in burn units. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2002, Salt Lake City, UT.
69. Polk R, Johnson C, Qaqish R, McClish D, Edmond M, Wenzel R. Sources of Variability in Hospital Antibiotic Use. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2002, Salt Lake City, UT.
70. Polk R, Johnson C, Qaqish R, McClish D, Edmond M, Wenzel R. Relationship of ciprofloxacin-resistant P. aeruginosa (CRPa) and quinolone (FQ) exposure, measured by DDD/1000PD and grams/1000PD, in U.S. hospitals. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2002, Salt Lake City, UT.
71. Reynolds L, Ober J, Hall G, Ostrowsky B, Edmond M. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a neonatal intensive care unit linked to a previous outbreak. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, May 2002, Nashville, TN.
72. Baum HV, Ober JF, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Risk factors for nosocomial bloodstream infections in a high-risk population. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, September 2002, San Diego, CA.
73. Johnson CK, Polk R, Edmond M, Wenzel RP. Trends in antimicrobial use (AU) from 1999 to 2001 in 36 U.S. hospitals: A SCOPE-MMIT report. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, September 2002, San Diego, CA.
74. Polk RE, Nichols M, Johnson CK, Edmond M, Wenzel R. Hospitals with “closed” antibiotic formularies are associated with higher rates of bacterial resistance: From the SCOPE-MMIT Antimicrobial Surveillance Network. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, September 2002, San Diego, CA.
75. Tallent SM, Christie GE, Edmond MB, Wenzel RP. Characterization of linezolid resistance in an Enterococcus faecium isolate from a nosocomial bloodstream infection. American Society for Microbiology Meeting, May 2003, Washington, DC.
76. Wisplinghoff H, Bischoff T, Tallent S, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Current trends in nosocomial bloodstream infections in United States hospitals: Prospective analysis of 27,000 cases from a nationwide surveillance study. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2003, Arlington, VA. 
77. Reynolds L, Ostrowsky B, Cone S, Rozycki H, Edmond M. Interventional epidemiology: A multidisciplinary teaching approach to reduce bloodstream infections in neonates. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2003, San Antonio, TX.
78. Wisplinghoff H, Bischoff T, Seifert H, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Systemic inflammatory response in patients with nosocomial bloodstream infections due to Candida species. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, October 2003, Chicago, IL.
79. Bischoff T, Tallent S, Adera T, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Epidemiology of nosocomial candidemia: A six-year national perspective. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, October 2003, Chicago, IL.
80. Edmond MB, Ober JF, Hall GO, Parkhill D, Smith R, Bearman GML, Wenzel RP. Prevalence of inpatients at risk for complications of nosocomial vaccinia. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Meeting, April 2004, Philadelphia, PA.
81. Bearman GML, Rosato A, Tallent SM, Edmond MB. Susceptibility of coagulase-negative staphylococcal nosocomial bloodstream isolates to the chlorhexidine/silver sulfadiazine impregnated central venous catheter. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Meeting, April 2004, Philadelphia, PA.
82. Berhe M, Edmond MB, Wenzel RP, Bearman GML. An assessment of healthcare worker attitudes regarding nosocomial infections. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Meeting, April 2004, Philadelphia, PA.
83. Reynolds L, Mickell J, Bearman G, Edmond M. A hand hygiene campaign to prevent the transmission of respiratory syncytial virus in the pediatric intensive case unit. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2004, Phoenix, AZ.
84. Smith R, Ober J, Parkhill D, Bearman G, Edmond M. Pseudo-outbreak of ventriculitis in a neurosurgical ICU. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2004, Phoenix, AZ.
85. Ober J, Allen B, Atkinson L, Alvis D, Boyle P, Bratcher C, Bryson K, Daniel J, Hannum D, Parkhill D, Reardon L, Reynolds L, Smith R, Bearman G, Edmond M. Hurricane Isabel brought communication to a standstill but it will not happen again, the code system is here! Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2004, Phoenix, AZ.
86. Bearman GML, Tortorella F, Allen P, Edmond MB. Impact of rapid HIV testing on healthcare worker HIV post-exposure prophylaxis: a cost benefit analysis. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, October 2004, Washington, DC.
87. Bar K, Wisplinghoff H, Wenzel RP, Bearman GML, Edmond MB. Systemic inflammatory response associated with nosocomial enterococcal bloodstream infection. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, October 2004, Washington, DC.
88. R Polk, Johnson CK, Edmond M. Diversity in hospital antibacterial use and bacterial resistance. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, October 2004, Washington, DC.
89. Sessler CN, Perry J, Sampson R, Edmond M. CD-ROM-based program for medical student and housestaff education regarding central venous catheter procedure and prevention of complications. Society for Critical Care Meeting, January 2005.
90. Forbes BA, Bollinger S, Edmond MB, Bearman GML, Major Y. Improved detection of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) from rectal swabs using the swab extraction tube system (SETS; Roche Diagnostics). American Society for Microbiology Meeting, June 2005, Atlanta, GA.
91. MacDougall C, Powell JP, Johnson CK, Edmond MB, Polk RE. Longitudinal analysis of the relationship between fluoroquinolone use and resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus in 24 US hospitals, 1999-2003. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Meeting, April 2005, Los Angeles, CA.
92. Marra AR, Pereira CAP, Wey SB, Gales AC, Cal RGR, Menezes LC, Bearman G, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Epidemiology and microbiological characteristics of bloodstream infections due to metallo-β-lactamase-producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Meeting, April 2005, Los Angeles, CA.
93. Edmond MB White-Russell MB, Woolard CD, Ober JF, Bearman GML. Statewide survey of human resources for nosocomial infection surveillance. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Meeting, April 2005, Los Angeles, CA.
94. Edmond MB White-Russell MB, Woolard CD, Ober JF, Bearman GML. Surveillance methodologies for nosocomial infections in Virginia hospitals: Results of a statewide survey. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Meeting, April 2005, Los Angeles, CA.
95. Marra AR, Bar K, Bearman G, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome in adult patients with nosocomial bloodstream infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Meeting, April 2005, Los Angeles, CA.
96. Marra AR, Bearman G, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Comparison of severity of illness scoring systems for patients with nosocomial bloodstream infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Meeting, April 2005, Los Angeles, CA.
97. Marra AR, Bearman G, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Evaluation of the Charlson weighted comorbidity index and MacCabe classification as predictors of mortality in patients with nosocomial bloodstream infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Meeting, April 2005, Los Angeles, CA.
98. Berhe M, Edmond MB, Bearman G. Measurement and feedback of infection control process measures in the intensive care unit: impact on compliance. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Meeting, April 2005, Los Angeles, CA.
99. Heipel D, Ober J, Edmond M, Bearman G. Surgical site infection surveillance for neurosurgical procedures: A comparison of passive surveillance by surgeons to active surveillance by infection control professionals. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2005, Baltimore, MD.
100. Reynolds L, Liverman T, Jacobs D, Bearman G, Edmond M. A creative yet simple approach to improve hand hygiene compliance in the pediatric intensive care unit. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2005, Baltimore, MD.
101. Ober JF, Edmond M. Applying epidemiologic principles to mandatory reporting. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2005, Baltimore, MD.
102. Lyckholm LJ, Kreutzer KO, Smith TJ, Edmond MB. Developing innovative strategies to meet ACGME requirements and promote learning in a hematology/oncology fellowship program. Journal of Clinical Oncology 2005;23:558S-558S.
103. Marra AR, Bearman G, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Comparison of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome between monomicrobial and polymicrobial Pseudomonas aeruginosa nosocomial bloodstream infections. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, December 2005, Washington, DC.
104. Opilla MT, Wolff-Small T, Marra AR, Kirby DF, Edmond MB. Use of ethanol lock therapy to prevent catheter related bloodstream infection in frequently infected home total parenteral nutrition patients. American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, February 2006, Dallas, TX.
105. Bearman G, Marra A, Sessler C, Smith W, Wenzel R, Kockler D, Edmond M. A controlled trial of universal gloving vs. contact precautions for preventing the transmission of multidrug-resistant pathogens. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2006, Chicago, IL.
106. Bearman G, Marra A, Sessler C, Smith W, Wenzel R, Kockler D, Edmond M. Healthcare worker attitudes during a controlled trial of universal gloving for preventing the transmission of multidrug-resistant pathogens. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2006, Chicago, IL.
107. Marra A, Edmond M, Bearman G. Hospital-acquired Clostridium difficile disease in intensive care unit: epidemiology, clinical course and outcome. International Society for Infectious Diseases Meeting, June 2006, Lisbon, Portugal.
108. Reynolds L, Liverman T, Thomas D, Mickell J, Bearman G, Edmond M. Closed is the word: Creating a closed urinary catheter system in a pediatric intensive care unit. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2006, Tampa, FL.
109. Heipel D, Ober J, Adams C, Bearman G, Edmond M. The importance of leadership in effecting change: A tale of 2 ICUs. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2006, Tampa, FL.
110. Rudnick E, Edmond M, Heller AJ, Lyckholm LJ. Differences among housestaff in familiarity and comfort with a unilateral DNR policy. Association of American Medical Colleges Annual Meeting, October 2006, Seattle, WA.
111. Siepler JK, Opilla M, Diamanditis T, Hester M, Nishakawa R, Okamoto R, Edmond M, Kirby D. Reduction of catheter-related bloodstream infections using ethanol locks in patients receiving home parenteral nutrition. European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, October 2006, Istanbul, Turkey.
112. Stevens MP, Edmond MB, Heipel D, Major Y, Rosato A, Bearman G. Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a women’s collegiate basketball team. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2007, Baltimore, MD.
113. Assanasen S, Edmond MB, Bearman G. Impact of two different levels of performance feedback on compliance with infection control process measures in two intensive care units. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2007, Baltimore, MD.
114. Ober JF, Steigleder D, Tortorella FJ, Bearman, G, Edmond MB. Assessing noncompliance with influenza vaccination in healthcare workers. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2007, Baltimore, MD.
115. Edmond MB, Ober JF, Bearman G. Active surveillance cultures are not required to control MRSA infections in the critical care setting. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2007, Baltimore, MD.
116. Stevens MP, Sampson R, Edmond MB. The effectiveness of ICU triage for inpatient medical services in an urban teaching hospital. Virginians Improving Patient Care and Safety Meeting, May 2007, Richmond, VA.
117. Edmond MB, Ober JF, Winfield S, Sessler C, Bearman G. Implementation of simple, low-cost interventions to reduce nosocomial infections in the critical care setting. Virginians Improving Patient Care and Safety Meeting, May 2007, Richmond, VA.
118. Heipel D, Reynolds L, Wharton C, Ober J, Bearman G, Edmond M. What is white and black and gray all over? CDC nosocomial infection definitions. Association of Professionals in Infection Control Meeting, June 2007, San Jose, CA.
119. Paulus T, Wisplinghoff H, Stefanik D, Edmond MB, Seifert H. Comparative in vitro activities of tigecycline and 11 other antimicrobial agents against 217 epidemiologically defined Acinetobacter bloodstream isolates. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, September 2007, Chicago, IL.
120. Stevens MP, Reynolds L, Major Y, Rosato A, Bearman G, Edmond MB. Sequential community-associated methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) outbreaks in a neonatal intensive care unit. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2008, Orlando, FL.
121. Assanasen S, Haner CV, Kleiner EA, Rosato AE, Edmond MB, Bearman GM. Nasal carriage of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among university students and an ambulatory patient population. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2008, Orlando, FL.
122. Assanasen S, Haner CV, Kleiner EA, Rosato AE, Edmond MB, Bearman GM. Oxacillin-susceptible mecA-positive S. aureus nasal carriage in adults. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2008, Orlando, FL.
123. Verdream E, Bearman G, Polk RE, Edmond MB, Robles JR. Vancomycin (V) use at a university hospital-the impact of introducing an antibiotic stop order on defined daily dose-, days of therapy- and number of doses1000 patient days. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2008, Orlando, FL.
124. Edmond MB, Ober JF, Duane TM, Sessler CN, Bearman G. Continued reduction device-related MRSA infections in the critical care setting without the use of active surveillance cultures. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2008, Orlando, FL.
125. Markley JD, Stevens MP, Haner CV, Rosato A, Edmond MB, Bearman G. Is MRSA hiding in the gym? Lack of MRSA detection in a university fitness center. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2008, Orlando, FL.
126. Ober JF, Adcock LH, Bailey KM, Giannetta ET, Edmond MB. Preparing infection control professionals for mandatory reporting of hospital acquired infections is necessary for improving surveillance validity. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, April 2008, Orlando, FL.
127. Jones DJ, Munro CL, Grap MJ, Kitten T, Edmond M. Risks of bacteremia in the ICU: Does oral care matter? National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition, May 2008, Chicago, IL.
128. Wisplinghoff H, Bar K, Seifert H, Marra AR, Bearman G, Wenzel RP, Edmond MB. Comparison of Systemic Inflammatory Response in Patients with Nosocomial Bloodstream Infections due to S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, Enterococcus species and Candida species. International Society for Infectious Diseases, June 2008, Kuala Lumpur.
129. Ebbers J, Geurtz L, Wisplinghoff H, Stefanik D, Edmond M, Seifert H. Comparison of CLSI broth microdilution and VITEK AST-YS01 cards for antifungal susceptibility testing of Candida bloodstream isolates recovered from the SCOPE Project. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, September 2008, Washington, DC.
130. Markley JD, Edmond MB. Are we ready to lose the white coat for the sake of infection control? A survey of physicians. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2009, San Diego, CA.
131. McLemore A, Bearman GML, Edmond MB. The effect of contact precautions on wait time from emergency room disposition to inpatient admission. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2009, San Diego, CA.
132. Butler D, Bearman G, Edmond MB. An In vitro model of pathogen transmission via white coats. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2009, San Diego, CA.
133. Stevens MP, Sanogo K, Bearman G, Edmond MB. Secular trends in central line associated bloodstream infections in adult ICUs. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2009, San Diego, CA.
134. Stevens MP, Bearman G, Edmond MB. Development of an improved surveillance definition for central line associated bloodstream infection. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2009, San Diego, CA.
135. Stevens MP, Hunter JD, Ober J, Bearman G, Edmond MB. Watching them wash: a hand hygiene observation program. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2009, San Diego, CA.
136. Stevens MP, Fletcher T, Seago BL, Han D, Edmond MB. A matter of preparation: teaching skin antisepsis using an intravenous catheter simulator. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2009, San Diego, CA.
137. Bearman G, Rosato A, Haner C, Elam K, Wharton C, Kazlova V, Major Y, Ober J, Duane T, Edmond MB. A controlled trial of universal gloving with emollient impregnated gloves to promote skin health, improve hand hygiene, and prevent the transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms in a surgical intensive care unit. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2009, San Diego, CA.
138. Polk R, Robles J, Bearman G, Edmond M, Pakyz A. Real-time Measures of Weekly Antibacterial Drug use in Two ICUs: a Comparison of Defined Daily Dose (DDD) and Days of Therapy (DOT) for 8 Antimicrobial Drugs. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2009, San Diego, CA.
139. Nalepa M, Sanogo K, Edmond M. NHSN methodology overestimates central line-associated bloodstream infection rates. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Meeting, March 2009, San Diego, CA.
140. Marra AR, Pignatari ACC, Camargo LFA, Andrade S, Sukienniki T, Behar P, Ribeiro J, Edmond MB. Nosocomial bloodstream infections in Brazilian hospitals: Analysis of 1,727 cases from a prospective nationwide surveillance study. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, September 2009, San Francisco, CA.
141. Powers KL, Montante SJ, Edmond M. Use of operative microscope to visualize eggs of Tunga penetrans. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, March 2010, Miami, FL.
142. Edmond M, Goodell A, Zuelzer W, Wenzel RP, Bearman G. Successful utilization of alcohol sensor technology to monitor hand hygiene compliance. Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections, March 2010, Atlanta, GA.
143. Stevens MP, Bearman G, Ober J, Edmond MB. Declining Rates of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections Secondary to Staphylococcal Species over 12 Years: Experience at an Urban Tertiary Care Center. Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections, March 2010, Atlanta, GA.
144. Edmond M, Duane T, Ober J, Bearman G. The demise of MRSA at an academic medical center. Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections, March 2010, Atlanta, GA.
145. Atkinson C, Major Y, Swenson J, Ober J, Edmond M, Bearman G. Optimizing hydrotherapy water quality in a burn unit. Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections, March 2010, Atlanta, GA.
146. Bearman G, Stevens M, Vasell M, Ober J, Elam K, Edmond M. Sustainability, cost and impact of a hand hygiene observation program at a tertiary care medical center. Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections, March 2010, Atlanta, GA.
147. Ober J, Sanogo K, Duane T, Bearman G, Edmond M. Interventions to reduce UTIs in the critical care setting. Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections, March 2010, Atlanta, GA.
148. Phillips ST, Polk R, Harpe SE, Pakyz A, Edmond M, Carroll NV, Turf EE. The economic impact of antimicrobial resistance in patients with nosocomial Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections, March 2010, Atlanta, GA.
149. Jasper NR, Edinger JM, Cifu DX, Ketchum JM, Edmond M. The effect of contact precautions on inpatient rehabilitation outcomes. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Seattle, WA, November 2010 (submitted).
150. Wisplinghoff H, Fresen M, Higgins PG, Edmond MB, Wenzel RP, Stefanik D, Seifert H.  MLST-based molecular epidemiology of clinical Acinetobacter baumannii bloodstream isolates from 52 hospitals in the US. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, September 2010, Boston, MA.
151. Welc C, Edmond M, Elam K, Sanogo K, Zuelzer W, Duane T , Stevens MP and Bearman G. Perceptions, attitudes and barriers to compliance with American College of Surgeons Operating Room Safety Guidelines. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Annual Meeting, Dallas TX, April 2011.
152. Shankaran S, Bearman G, Tortorella F, Ober J, Elam K, Sanogo K, Edmond M. Seasonal flu vs H1N1 vaccination: Perceptions, attitudes and barriers to vaccination in health care workers. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Annual Meeting, Dallas TX, April 2011.
153. Edmond MB, Bearman G, Stevens M. Mandating influenza vaccine for healthcare workers: Sound policy or sound bite? Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Annual Meeting, Dallas TX, April 2011.
154. Pellerin J, Edmond M, Bearman G, Stevens M. Review and comparison of interventions designed to promote appropriate antimicrobial coverage with those designed to reduce antimicrobial selective pressure in a comprehensive antimicrobial stewardship program, 2007-2009. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Annual Meeting, Dallas TX, April 2011.
155. Albert H, Heipel D, Atkinson C, Sanogo K, Ober J, Bearman G, Stevens M, Edmond M. A horizontal approach for reducing Acinetobacter device associated infections. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology Annual Meeting, Dallas TX, April 2011.
156. Stevens MP, Cooksey L, Edmond MB, Bearman G, Lee KB. Eating the Costs: Evaluation of Intravenous to Oral Therapy Protocol. Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy (MAD-ID) 14th Annual Meeting, May 2011, Orlando, FL.
157. Lee KB, Cooksey LC, Edmond MB, Bearman G, Stevens MP. Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center: Data from 2009-2010. Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy (MAD-ID) 14th Annual Meeting, May 2011, Orlando, FL.
158. Stevens MP, Edmond MB, Bearman G, Cooksey LC, Lee KB. Choosing Not to Act: Description of Non-Interventions in a Comprehensive Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Utilizing Computerized Alerts. Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy (MAD-ID) 14th Annual Meeting, May 2011, Orlando, FL.
159. Son C, Daniels T, Eagan J, Edmond M, Fraser T, Kamboj M, Maragakis L, Mehta S, Perl T, Phillips M, Price C, Talbot T, Wilson S, Sepkowitz K. Central line-associated bloodstream infection surveillance outside of the intensive care unit: Results of a multi-center survey. Infectious Diseases Society of America Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, October 2011.
160. Ghazal S, Bearman G, Stevens M, Edmond M. Utility of surveillance blood cultures in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. ID Week, San Diego, October 2012.
161. Edmond M, Stevens M, Ober J, Ghazal S, Bearman G. Device associated healthcare associated infections: The rest of the story. ID Week, San Diego, October 2012.
162. Edmond M, Stevens M, Ober J, Ghazal S, Bearman G. Impact of a horizontal infection prevention strategy on MRSA infections at an academic medical center. ID Week, San Diego, October 2012.
163. Stevens M, Edmond M, Call S. Green means go: Description of a duty hours dashboard. Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine, Charleston, SC, February 2013 (submitted).
164. Mohammed TA, Munoz JL, Moores Jr RR, Xu J, Cone SA, Ober JF, Edmond MB, Lewis SC, Hendricks-Munoz KD. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and the individual room neonatal intensive care unit. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, May 2013 (submitted).