Author:
Mody Lona,Akinboyo Ibukunoluwa C.,Babcock Hilary M.,Bischoff Werner E.,Cheng Vincent Chi-Chung,Chiotos Kathleen,Claeys Kimberly C.,Coffey K. C.,Diekema Daniel J.,Donskey Curtis J.,Ellingson Katherine D.,Gilmartin Heather M.,Gohil Shruti K.,Harris Anthony D.,Keller Sara C.,Klein Eili Y.,Krein Sarah L.,Kwon Jennie H,Lauring Adam S.,Livorsi Daniel J.,Lofgren Eric T.,Merrill Katreena,Milstone Aaron M.,Monsees Elizabeth A.,Morgan Daniel J.,Perri Luci P.,Pfeiffer Christopher D.,Rock Clare,Saint Sanjay,Sickbert-Bennett Emily,Skelton Felicia,Suda Katie J.,Talbot Thomas R.,Vaughn Valerie M.,Weber David J.,Wiemken Timothy L.,Yassin Mohamed H.,Ziegler Matthew J.,Anderson Deverick J.
Abstract
Abstract
This SHEA white paper identifies knowledge gaps and challenges in healthcare epidemiology research related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a focus on core principles of healthcare epidemiology. These gaps, revealed during the worst phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, are described in 10 sections: epidemiology, outbreak investigation, surveillance, isolation precaution practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental contamination and disinfection, drug and supply shortages, antimicrobial stewardship, healthcare personnel (HCP) occupational safety, and return to work policies. Each section highlights three critical healthcare epidemiology research questions with detailed description provided in supplementary materials. This research agenda calls for translational studies from laboratory-based basic science research to well-designed, large-scale studies and health outcomes research. Research gaps and challenges related to nursing homes and social disparities are included. Collaborations across various disciplines, expertise and across diverse geographic locations will be critical.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Microbiology (medical),Epidemiology