Home Care & Hospice Infection Control Resources


Mary McGoldrick's Publications

The following publications were written by Mary McGoldrick since 2000 and most can be downloaded below. A comprehensive list of other McGoldrick publications is available for review by downloading the CV on the "About" page.

  1. McGoldrick, M. (in press, 2020). Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus transmission in the home. Home Healthcare Now.
  2. McGoldrick, M. (2019). Electronic visit Verification: Infection prevention breaches when capturing the patient’s signature. Home Healthcare Now. 37(6), 360-261. 
  3. McGoldrick, M. (2019). Tuberculosis screening and testing of home care and hospice staff: Updated CDC recommendations. Home Healthcare Now, 37(5), 297-298. 
  4. McGoldrick, M. (2019). Personal protective equipment: Protecting the eyes. Home Healthcare Now, 37(4), 234-235.
  5. McGoldrick, M. (2019). Nursing bags manufactured with embedded antimicrobials. Home Healthcare Now, 37(3), 178-179.
  6. McGoldrick, M. (2019). Home Care Infection Prevention and Control Program. Naples FL: Home Health Systems.
  7. McGoldrick, M. (2018). Home Care and Hospice Medication Management. Naples FL: Home Health Systems.
  8. McGoldrick, M. (2018). Home Care Medication Management. Naples FL: Home Health Systems.
  9. McGoldrick, M. (2018). Hospice Medication Management. Naples FL: Home Health Systems.
  10. McGoldrick, M. (2017). Best practices for home care “bag technique” and the use of surface barriers. Home Healthcare Now. 35(9), 478-484. 
  11. McGoldrick, M. (2017). Hand hygiene in the home setting: Technique matters. Home Healthcare Now. 35(9), 454-455. 
  12. McGoldrick, M. (2017). Airborne contaminants: Preventing infections from fans used in the home. Home Healthcare Now, 35(7/8), 400. 
  13. McGoldrick, M. (2017). Preventing cross-contamination with scales brought into the home. Home Healthcare Now, 35(5), 288. 
  14. McGoldrick, M. (2017). Tuberculosis testing: From routine to risk-based screening for home care and hospice staff. Home Healthcare Now, 35(2), 121-122. 
  15. McGoldrick, M. (2017). Handwashing products used by the home care patient and their caregiver. Home Healthcare Now, 35(1), 221-222.
  16. McGoldrick, M. (2016). Prothrombin monitoring: Cleaning and disinfecting prothrombin monitoring equipment. Home Healthcare Now, 34(10), 574. 
  17. McGoldrick, M. (2016). Protecting the staff when using disinfectants in the home. Home Healthcare Now, 34(9), 523.
  18. McGoldrick, M. (2016). Core and supplementary contents in the home care nursing bag. Home Healthcare Now, 34(8), 457. 
  19. McGoldrick, M. (2016). Reducing the risk of infection when using a bath basin. Home Healthcare Now, 34(6), 339. 
  20. McGoldrick, M. (2016). Preventing contamination of portable computers. Home Healthcare Now, 34(4), 221. 
  21. McGoldrick, M. (2016). Preventing pneumococcal pneumonia. Home Healthcare Now, 34(3), 160. 
  22. Gorski, L., Hadaway, L., Hagle, M., McGoldrick, M., Orr, M., & Doellman, D. (2016). Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 39(1S), S1-S159.
  23. Gorski, L., Hadaway, L., Hagle, M., McGoldrick, M., Myer, B., Orr, M. (2016). Policies and Procedures for Infusion Therapy, 5th Ed. Infusion Nurses Society.
  24. McGoldrick, M. (2016). Frequency for changing a long term indwelling urethral catheter in the home care patient. Home Healthcare Now, 34(2), 105-106. 
  25. McGoldrick, M. (2016). Preventing the transfer of pathogenic organisms from the use of a mobile phone. Home Healthcare Now, 34(1), 45. 
  26. McGoldrick, M. (2015). Monitoring and managing ill home care and hospice staff. Home Healthcare Now, 33(10) 555-556. 
  27. McGoldrick, M. (2015). Scabies infestation. Home Healthcare Now, 33(9), 503-504.
  28. McGoldrick, M. (2015). Influenza vaccination as a component of an influenza prevention and control bundle. Home Healthcare Now, 33(8), 449-450. 
  29. McGoldrick, M. (2015). Best practices for managing medical equipment and supplies stored in a vehicle. Home Healthcare Now, 33(7), 368-372. 
  30. McGoldrick, M. (2015). Hand hygiene and caring for the patient with C. difficile. Home Healthcare Now, 33(6), 340-341. 
  31. McGoldrick, M. (2015). Urine specimen collection and transport. Home Healthcare Now, 33(5), 284-285.
  32. McGoldrick, M. (2015). Management of the individual in the home suspected of having exposure to the Ebola virus. Home Healthcare Now, 33(4), 222-225. 
  33. McGoldrick, M. (2015). Management of single and multi-dose vial management. Home Healthcare Now, 33(3), 171-172. 
  34. McGoldrick, M. (2015). Personal protective equipment. Home Healthcare Now, 33(2), 112-113. 
  35. McGoldrick, M. (2015). Soft surface sanitizing. Home Healthcare Now, 33(1), 52-53. 
  36. McGoldrick, M. (2014). Breaches in infection control practices. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32(10), 613-614. 
  37. McGoldrick, M. (2014). Antimicrobial stewardship. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32(9), 559-600.
  38. McGoldrick, M. (2014). Hepatitis B outbreaks in home health care. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32(8), 500-501.
  39. McGoldrick, M. (2014). Bare below the elbows: Preventing cross-contamination via the staff’s attire. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32(7), 440-441.
  40. McGoldrick, M. (2014). Hepatitis C. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32(6), 373.
  41. McGoldrick, M. (2014). Bag technique: Preventing and controlling infections in home care and hospice. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32(1)39-45.
  42. McGoldrick, M. (2010). Preventing infections in patients using respiratory therapy equipment in the home. Home Healthcare Nurse, 28(4), 212-220.
  43. McGoldrick, M. (2010). Device-related infections and the home care and hospice patient. (Editorial). Home Healthcare Nurse, 28(4), 207-209.
  44. McGoldrick, M. (2010). Infection Prevention and Control. In Eds. Alexander, M., Corrigan, A., Gorski, L.A., Hankins, J., Perucca, R. Infusion nursing: An evidence-based approach. 205-228. St Louis: Elsevier. 
  45. McGoldrick, M. (2009). Isolation precautions and management of the patient with MRSA in the home setting. CARING, 28(5) 14-18.
  46. McGoldrick, M. (2009). Preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections and The Joint Commission’s home care national patient safety goals. Home Healthcare Nurse, 27(4), 220-230.
  47. McGoldrick, M. (2009). Cleaning and disinfection of patient care equipment used in the home setting. CARING, 28(3), 34 - 39. 
  48. McGoldrick, M. (2009). Teaching/learning: Patient Education Perspective. (In ed. Leslie Neal-Boylan). Home Health Care Nursing: Concepts and Models (Second Edition). 9-28. Washington, DC: National Association for Home Care.
  49. McGoldrick, M. (2008). Infection prevention and control: Achieving a culture of zero tolerance. (Commentary). Home Healthcare Nurse, 26(1), 67-68.
  50. McGoldrick. M. (2008). National prevalence study of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in United States healthcare facilities. Home Healthcare Nurse, 26(1), 67-68.
  51. McGoldrick, M., Rhinehart, E. (2007). Managing multidrug-resistant organisms in home care and hospice: Surveillance, prevention and control. Home Healthcare Nurse, 25(9), 580-586.
  52. McGoldrick, M. (2007). Infection prevention and control. (Editorial). Home Healthcare Nurse, 25(9), 557-558.
  53. McGoldrick, M. (2007). Thank you for serving our country. (Editorial).  Home Healthcare Nurse, 25(5), 291-292.
  54. McGoldrick, M. (2007). Influenza vaccination of home care and hospice staff as a component of a patient safety program. Home Healthcare Nurse, 33(8), 449-450. 
  55. Rhinehart, E., McGoldrick, M. (2006). Infection control in home care and hospice. Second edition. Boston MA: Jones and Bartlett.
  56. McGoldrick, M. (2006). The germ freak's guide to outwitting colds and flu. (Book review). Home Healthcare Nurse, 24(4), 262.
  57. Friedman, M. McGoldrick. (2005). Medication safety: Look-alike sound alike-drugs in home care. Home Healthcare Nurse, 23(4), 243-253. 
  58. Friedman, M. McGoldrick. (2004). The JCAHO complex organization survey process and its impact on hospital-based home care and hospice providers.  Home Healthcare Nurse, 22(12), 854-857.
  59. Friedman, M. McGoldrick. (2004). Tracer methodology and the new Joint Commission home care & hospice survey process - Part II. Home Healthcare Nurse, 11(22), 748-752.
  60. Friedman, M. McGoldrick. (2004). Tracer methodology and the new Joint Commission home care & hospice Survey Process - Part I. Home Healthcare Nurse, 10(22), 710-714. 
  61. Friedman, M. McGoldrick. (2004). What’s new in the 2004 Joint Commission home care and hospice standards? Part II. Home Healthcare Nurse, 22(2), 124-128. 
  62. Friedman, M. McGoldrick. (2004). What’s new in the 2004 Joint Commission home care and hospice standards? Part I. Home Healthcare Nurse, 22(1), 56-59. 
  63. Friedman, M. McGoldrick. (2003). The Joint Commission's requirements for evaluating contracted home care services. Home Healthcare Nurse, 21(12), 801-803.
  64. Friedman, M. McGoldrick. (2003). Infection control update for home care and hospice organizations. Home Healthcare Nurse, 21(11), 753-758. 
  65. Friedman, M. McGoldrick. (2003). The Joint Commission's national patient safety goals: Implications for home care and hospice organizations. Home Healthcare Nurse, 21(7), 481-488. 
  66. Friedman, M. (2001). The needlestick safety and prevention act: Its impact on home care and hospice organization. Home Healthcare Nurse, 19(6), 356-360.
  67. Friedman, M. (2000). The Joint Commission’s ‘improving organizational performance standards’ for home infusion therapy providers. Journal of Intravenous Nursing, 12, 352- 358.
  68. Friedman, M., Rhinehart, E. (2000). Putting infection control principles into practice in home care. Saunders Infection Control Reference Services, 2/e., CD-ROM.
  69. Friedman, M., Rhinehart, E. (2000). Improving infection control in home care: From ritual to science-based practice. Home Healthcare Nurse, 18(2), 99-106.

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