Laraine Lynn Washer

 Laraine L. Washer
Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical Director-Infection Control Health System
Medical School
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University of Michigan Medical Center
1500 E. Medical Center Drive, F4151 University Hospital South
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Laraine Lynn Washer
Laraine L. Washer
Clinical Professor
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    • Journal Article
      Bacteremia prediction models to reduce unnecessary blood cultures: external validation in a large US emergency department.
      Kaal A, Washer L, Wasylyshyn A, Steyerberg E, Mahajan P, van Nieuwkoop C. Sci Rep, 2026 Apr 17; DOI:10.1038/s41598-026-47024-5
      PMID: 41998145
    • Journal Article
      Blueprint for a Successful Infection Prevention Program.
      Dhar S, Valyko A, Kaye KS, Washer L. Infect Dis Clin North Am, 2026 Feb 26; DOI:10.1016/j.idc.2026.01.001
      PMID: 41760409
    • Journal Article
      Testing rates and outcomes in Clostridioides difficile infection between REM (racially and ethnically minoritized) and non-REM patients
      Li D, Moore K, Mollon N, Valyko A, Washer L, Wasylyshyn A. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2026 Jan 1; DOI:10.1017/ice.2026.10492
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI): Getting back to baseline by getting back to basics
      Chludzinski J, Leggett S, Persaud E, Thompson K, Washer L. 2025 Jun 16;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Undercovering a Hidden Outbreak: Limitations of National Safetey Network Criteria in Breast Tissue Expander Surgical Site Infection Surveillance
      Dombecki C, Moore K, Sweeney J, Valyko A, Washer L. 2025 Jun 16;
    • Journal Article
      Infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship in dentistry: Partnering for a safer future
      Fluent MT, Bailey EM, Washer L, Hill A, Kennedy E. Journal of the American Dental Association, 2025 Nov 4; 156 (11): 886 - 890. DOI:10.1016/j.adaj.2025.04.005.
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      P-312. Elimination of barrier contact precautions for Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)-colonized patients was not associated with the acquisition of VRE in a tertiary care center
      Chanderraj R, Kidder I, Dombecki C, Wasylyshyn A, Washer L, Mills J, King A, Woods R. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2025 Jan 30; 12 (Supplement_1): ofae631.515 DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofae631.515
      PMID: PMC11778138
    • Journal Article
      P-850. External Validation of Multiple Bacteremia Prediction Models in a Large US Emergency Department
      Kaal AG, Nayak T, Washer L, Wasylyshyn A, Steyerberg EW, Mahajan P, van Nieuwkoop C. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 2025 Jan 30; 12 (Supplement_1): ofae631.1042 DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofae631.1042
      PMID: PMC11777033

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