Ruth Carrico, PhD
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Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences Center for Health Hazards Preparedness Role: Faculty |
Background
Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Master of Arts in Health Services Management and Doctorate in Management.
Research Interests
Infection prevention, school health, infectious diseases transmission, healthcare-associated infections, emergency preparedness, immunization.
Teaching Activities
PhD, MPH and CREST programs. Practicum Academic Advisor.
Current Projects
Primary activities include training, education and research involving infection prevention among patients, healthcare workers, and special populations.
Service
Prevention of Healthcare-associated infection in hospitals and other healthcare organizations.
Member, Board of Directors for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
Mentoring Activities
MPH student practicum, healthcare workers and researchers with an interest in public health and infection prevention.
Honors and Awards
2000- Nurse Researcher of the Year, University of Louisville Hospital
2005- Distinguished Graduate, Bellarmine University
Office Hours
Available by appointment. Contact through office phone 852-3992.
My Support Staff
Kathie Sackstetter
Outside Interests
Travel, Museums, Music
Just for Fun
Traveling, swimming,and spending time with family. Husband Bob, sons Jonathan and Joseph, and cat.
Publications
Books
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"APIC Text of Infection Control and Epidemiology"
Ruth Carrico ed. Second revised edition Washington DC; Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc
Publication Date: 2005
"Ready Reference to the APIC Text: A Companion Handbook."
Wideman J and Carrico R, (eds.). Washington DC; Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
Publication Date: 2005
"Dealing with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Personnel"
Carrico RM, Furman C, Hyde DC, Rostad C. Louisville, KY; Chicago Spectrum
Publication Date: 2005
"Dealing with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers"
Furman C, Carrico RM, Hyde DC. Louisville, KY; Chicago Spectrum
Publication Date: 2004
"Drive-Thru Flu Shots: A Model for Mass Immunization"
Carrico RM. Louisville, KY; Chicago Press
Publication Date: 2002
Book Chapters
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"Managing Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens"
"Applied Phlebotomy"
Carrico RM, Ernst DJ. ; Baltimore MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins;
Publication Date: 2005
"Managing Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens"
"Phlebotomy for Nurses and Nursing Personnel"
Carrico RM. Ernst DJ; : Health Star Press;
Publication Date: 2001
Journal Articles
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Murphy D, Carrico R, Warye K. Building the Infection Prevention System of Tomorrow:
Proceedings from the 2007 APIC Futures Summit. American Journal of Infection Control. (In press).
Myers J, Sobczyk W, Ketterman K, Carrico R. Health Promotion Schools of Excellence: Learning from the Past to Impact the Future. Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association. (In press).
Rebmann T, Carrico RM, English JF, Public Health Lessons Learned from Past Disasters. Journal of Public Health Nursing. (In press).
Carrico RM, Ramirez JA. A Process for Analysis of Sentinel Events Due to Healthcare Associated Infection. American Journal of Infection Control, 2007. 35(8):501-7.
Rebmann T, English JF, Carrico RM. Disaster Preparedness Lessons Learned and Future Directions for Education: Results from Focus Groups Conducted at the 2006 APIC Conference.
American Journal of Infection Control, 2007. 35(6): 374-81.
Rebmann T, Carrico RM, English JF. Hospital Infectious Disease Emergency Preparedness: A Survey of Infection Control Professionals. American Journal of Infection Control, 2007. 35(1): 25-32.
Carrico RM, Coty MB, Goss LK, LaJoie AS. Changing health care worker behavior in relation to respiratory disease transmission with a novel training approach that uses biosimulation. American Journal of Infection Control, 2007. 35(1): p. 14-9.
Peyrani P, Christensen D, LaJoie AS, Nakamatsu R, Arnold F, Schulz P, Toala I, Ramirez A, Lobo S, Johnson B, Chesnut D, Richmond B, De La Cruz R, Carrico R, Ramirez J, and the CAPO Investigators. Antibiotic therapy of hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia: an international perspective from the CAPO Cohort Study. Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association, 2006. 104(11): p. 513-7.
Atlas RM, Clover RD, Carrico R, Wesley G, Thompson M, McKinney WP. Recognizing biothreat diseases: realistic training using standardized patients and patient simulators. Journal of Public Health Management & Practice, 2005. Suppl: p. S143-6.
Carrico RM, Goss L. Syndromic surveillance: hospital emergency department participation during the Kentucky Derby Festival. Disaster Management & Response, 2005. 3(3): p. 73-9.
Schulz P, Allen M, Murray Q, Smith S, Goss L, Carrico R, Ramirez J. Infections due to community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: an emergent epidemic in Kentucky. Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association, 2005. 103(5): p. 194-203.
Carrico RM, Arnold F, Goss L. Antimicrobial resistance: a primer for the infusion specialist. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 2005. 28(3): p. 183-7.
Furr A, Binkley CJ, McCurren C, Carrico RM. Factors affecting quality of oral care in intensive care units. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2004. 48(5): p. 454-62.
Higgins W, Wainright C, Lu N, Carrico RM. Assessing hospital preparedness using an instrument based on the Mass Casualty Disaster Plan Checklist: results of a statewide survey. American Journal of Infection Control, 2004. 32(6): p. 327-32.
Binkley C, Furr A, Carrico RM, McCurren C. Survey of oral care practices in US intensive care units. American Journal of Infection Control, 2004. 32(3): p. 161-9.
Carrico RM, Goss L, Humbaugh K, Hall C. A Day at the Races: Community Wide Syndromic Surveillance During the 2002 Kentucky Derby Festival. Abstract from National Syndromic Surveillance Conference. Journal of Urban Health, March 2003.
Carrico R. Infection control in today's healthcare environment. Kentucky Nurse, 2002. 50(4): p. 8-9.
Goss, L, Carrico R. Get a grip on patient safety: outcomes in the palm of your hand. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 2002. 25(4): p. 274-9.
Rebmann, T, Carrico RM, English J, Are you prepared for a bioterrorist attack? Nursing, 2002. 32(9): p. 32hn1-32hn6.
Carrico RM, Niner, S., Multidrug Resistant Organisms - VRE and MRSA:Practical home care tips. Home Healthcare Nurse, 2002. 20(1): p. 23-29.
Carrico RM. What to Do if You're Exposed to a Bloodborne Pathogen. Home Healthcare Nurse, 2001. 19(6): p. 362-368.
Kallenborn JC, Price TG, Carrico R, Davidson A. Emergency department management of occupational exposures: cost analysis of rapid HIV test. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 2001. 22(5): p. 289-93.
Kallenborn JC, Coleman RD, Carrico R, Smith AM, Ferriell K. Occupational exposure: organizing ED care to determine rapid postexposure prophylaxis within hours instead of days. Journal of Emergency Nursing, 1999. 25(6): p. 505-8.
Carrico RM. Occupational exposures in the healthcare workplace. Kentucky Nurse, 1999. 47(3): p. 28.
Uyamadu N, Ahkee S, Carrico R, Tolentino A, Wojda B, Ramirez J. Reduction in tuberculin skin-test conversion rate after improved adherence to tuberculosis isolation. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 1997. 18(8): p. 575-9.
Carrico RM, Ramirez JA, Cheadle W. Recommendations for Potential Occupational Exposure to HIV. Louisville Medicine, 1997 45:3.
On-line Courses
Carrico RM, Winning the Battle Against Multidrug-Resistant Organisms. Clinical Updates, Mosby’s Nursing Consult. January 15, 2007.
Ramirez JA, Carrico RM, HIV/AIDS: A Comprehensive Review (renewed 0804-0806 and 0806-0908) http://www.continuingeducationcredits.com
Rebmann, T, Carrico RM, Plague: Identification, diagnosis and treatment of a potential bioterrorism-related event. Sigma Theta Tau International. Online Continuing Education Program, 2002
Rebmann, T, Carrico RM, Epidemiologic Investigation of a Bioterrorism Attack Using Anthrax. Sigma Theta Tau International. Online Continuing Education Program, 2002
