Laraine Lynn 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
1500 E. Medical Center Drive, F4151 University Hospital South
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Laraine Lynn Washer
Clinical Professor
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Recent Publications
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Kaal A, Washer L, Wasylyshyn A, Steyerberg E, Mahajan P, van Nieuwkoop C. Scientific Reports, 2026 Dec 1; 16 (1):Journal ArticleBacteremia prediction models to reduce unnecessary blood cultures: external validation in a large US emergency department
DOI:10.1038/s41598-026-47024-5 PMID: 41998145 -
Li D, Moore K, Mollon N, Valyko A, Washer L, Wasylyshyn A. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2026 Aug 1; 47 (8): 853 - 857.Journal ArticleTesting rates and outcomes in Clostridioides difficile infection between REM (racially and ethnically minoritized) and non-REM patients
DOI:10.1017/ice.2026.10492 PMID: 42289980 -
Dhar S, Valyko A, Kaye KS, Washer L. Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 2026 Jun 1; 40 (2): 255 - 268.Journal ArticleBlueprint for a Successful Infection Prevention Program
DOI:10.1016/j.idc.2026.01.001 PMID: 41760409 -
Shenoy ES, Weber DJ, McMullen K, Rubin Z, Sampathkumar P, Schaffzin JK, Sickbert-Bennett E, Washer L, Yokoe DS, Calderwood AH, Chinn R, Day M, Garcia-Houchins S, Javaid W, Klacik S, Kyle E, Murthy RK, Wood A, Rutala WA. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2025 Dec 1; 46 (12): 1289Journal ArticleErratum: Multisociety guidance for sterilization and high-level disinfection - CORRIGENDUM (Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2025) 46 6 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2025.41.)
DOI:10.1017/ice.2025.10364 PMID: 41250636 -
Fluent M, Long T, Hill A, Kennedy E, Washer L, Bailey E. Journal of the American Dental Association, 2025 Apr 21;Journal ArticleInfection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship: Partnering for a Safer Future
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Chludzinski J, Leggett S, Persaud E, Thompson K, Washer L. 2025 Jun 16;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterCatheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI): Getting back to baseline by getting back to basics
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Dombecki C, Moore K, Sweeney J, Valyko AM, Washer L. American Journal of Infection Control, 2025 Jun 2; 53 (6): s35 - s36.Journal ArticleISR 75 Undercovering a Hidden Outbreak: Limitations of National Healthcare Safety Network Criteria in Breast Tissue Expander Surgical Site Infection Surveillance
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2025.03.096 -
Shenoy E, Weber D, McMullen K, Rubin Z, Sampathkumar P, Schaffzin J, Sickbert-Bennett E, Washer L, Yokoe D, Calderwood A, Chinn R, Day M, Garcia-Houchins S, Javaid W, Klacik S, Kyle E, Murthy R, Wood A, Rutala W. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, 2025 Apr 21;Journal ArticleMultisociety guidance for sterilization and high-level disinfection
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