Research output

Research output per year 1982 1995 1996 1999 2000 2002 2004 2005 2007 2008 2009 2013 2016 2017 2024

• 107 Article
• 16 Review article
• 10 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
• 2 Comment/debate
• 3 More
  • 1 Chapter
  • 1 Editorial
  • 1 Letter

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 1999

  Compliance with universal precautions in correctional health care facilities

  Gershon, R. R. M., Karkashian, C. D., Vlahov, D., Kummer, L., Kasting, C., Green-McKenzie, J., Escamilla-Cejudo, J. A., Kendig, N., Swetz, A. & Martin, L., Mar 1999, In: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 41, 3, p. 181-189 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Infection Control 100%
  • Health Care 100%
  • Health Care Facility 100%
  • Body Fluid 100%
  • Correctional Health Care 100%

• Safety climate dimensions associated with occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens in nurses

  Grosch, J. W., Gershon, R. R. M., Murphy, L. R. & DeJoy, D. M., 1999, In: American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 36, SUPPL. 1, p. 122-124 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• The impact of multifocused interventions on sharps injury rates at an acute-care hospital

  Gershon, R. R. M., Pearse, L., Grimes, M., Flanagan, P. A. & Vlahov, D., 1999, In: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 20, 12, p. 806-811 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Sharps Injury 100%
  • Disposal System 11%
  • Sharp Disposal 11%
  • Engineering Controls 11%
  • Sharps Injury Prevention 11%

• The public health and law enforcement stress

  Gershon, R., 1999, In: National Institute of Justice Journal. p. 27 34 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 1998

  Correlates of infection control practices in dentistry

  Gershon, R. R. M., Karkashian, C., Vlahov, D., Grimes, M. & Spannhake, E., 1998, In: American Journal of Infection Control. 26, 1, p. 29-34 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Dentists 100%
  • Dentistry 100%
  • Infection Control Practices 100%
  • Infection Control 100%
  • Dentist 100%

• Infection control basis for recommending one-time use of sterile syringes and aseptic procedures for injection drug users

  Gershon, R. R. M., Jul 1 1998, In: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology. 18, SUPPL., p. S20-S24

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Drug Use 100%
  • Infection Control 100%
  • Syringe 100%
  • Infection 100%
  • Drug Administration 100%

• The use of total quality improvement techniques to determine risk factors for back injuries in hospital workers.

  Lin, M. Y., Ahern, J. E., Gershon, R. R. & Grimes, M., 1998, In: Clinical performance and quality health care. 6, 1, p. 23-27 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Injury 100%
  • Total Quality Management 100%
  • Hospital Personnel 100%
  • Total Quality Improvement 100%
  • Quality Management Techniques 40%

• Tuberculosis risk in funeral home employees

  Gershon, R. R. M., Vlahov, D., Escamilla-Cejudo, J. A., Badawi, M., McDiarmid, M., Karkashian, C., Grimes, M. & Comstock, G. W., May 1998, In: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 40, 5, p. 497-503 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Embalming 100%
  • Tuberculin 100%
  • Mantoux Test 60%
  • Skin Test 40%
  • Cadaver 33%
• 1997

  Compliance with universal precautions among physicians

  Michalsen, A., Delclos, G. L., Felknor, S. A., Davidson, A. L., Johnson, P. C., Vesley, D., Murphy, L. R., Kelen, G. D. & Gershon, R. R. M., Feb 1997, In: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 39, 2, p. 130-137 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Protective Clothing 100%
  • Protective Measures 100%
  • Glove Use 100%
  • Commitment to Safety 100%
  • Compliance Level 100%

• Laboratory professionals' compliance with universal precautions

  McGovern, P. M., Kochevar, L. K., Vesley, D. & Gershon, R. R. M., 1997, In: Laboratory Medicine. 28, 11, p. 725-730 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Compliance 100%
  • Universal Precaution 100%
  • Laboratory Professionals 100%
  • Professional Compliance 100%
  • Protective Equipment 50%
• 1996

  A work-systems analysis of compliance with Universal precautions among health care workers

  DeJoy, D. M., Gershon, R. R. M., Murphy, L. R. & Wilson, M. G., 1996, In: Health Education and Behavior. 23, 2, p. 159-174 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Health Care Personnel 100%
  • Compliance 100%
  • System Analysis 100%
  • Universal Precaution 100%
  • Work System Analysis 100%

• Facilitator report: Bloodborne pathogens exposure among health care workers

  Gershon, R., Apr 1996, In: American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 29, 4, p. 418-420 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  • Health Care Personnel 100%
  • Compliance 100%
  • Health Care 100%
  • Pathogen 100%
  • Bloodborne Bacterium 100%

• Methodologic issues in intervention research - Health care

  Hersey, J. C., Collins, J. W., Gershon, R. & Owen, B., Apr 1996, In: American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 29, 4, p. 412-417 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Health Service 100%
  • Intervention Research 100%
  • Injury 50%
  • Work Environment 50%
  • Nursing Home Personnel 50%

• Operationalizing theoretical constructs in bloodborne pathogens training curriculum

  Sinclair, R. C., Gershon, R. R. M., Murphy, L. R. & Goldenhar, L. M., 1996, In: Health Education and Behavior. 23, 2, p. 238-255 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Self-Efficacy 100%
  • Negative Affect 100%
  • Protection Motivation Theory 100%
  • Health Education Materials 33%
  • Noxiousness 33%

• Stress and occupational exposure to HIV/AIDS

  Murphy, L. R., Gershon, R. & DeJoy, D. M., 1996, Handbook of Stress Medicine and Health. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

• Work-related stress and psychological distress in emergency medical technicians.

  Revicki, D. A. & Gershon, R. R., Oct 1996, In: Journal of occupational health psychology. 1, 4, p. 391-396 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Psychological Distress 100%
  • Work Environment 20%
  • Work Group Support 16%
  • Stress Psychological 16%
  • Distress Models 16%
• 1995

  Behavioral factors in safety training

  Gershon, R. & Zirkin, B., 1995, Laboratory Safety: Principles and Practices. Washington, DC: ASM Press

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

• Compliance with universal precautions among health care workers at three regional hospitals

  Gershon, R. R. M., Vlahov, D., Felknor, S. A., Vesley, D., Johnson, P. C., Delcios, G. L. & Murphy, L. R., Aug 1995, In: AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control. 23, 4, p. 225-236 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Regional Hospital 100%
  • Compliance Score 75%
  • Eye Protection 25%
  • Emergency Surgery 25%
  • Climate Conflict 25%

• Occupational Risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Infections Among Funeral Service Practitioners in Maryland

  Gershon, R. R. M. & Alter, M. J., Apr 1995, In: Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. 16, 4, p. 194-197 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Funeral Services 100%
  • Hepatitis B Vims 75%
  • Brief Questionnaire 25%
  • Disposable Gloves 25%
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antibody 25%

• Review of accidents/injuries among emergency medical service workers in Baltimore, Maryland

  Gershon, R., Vlahov, D., Kelen, G. D., Conrad, B. & Murphy, L., 1995, In: Prehospital and Disaster Medicine. p. 14 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Safety climate in healthcare settings

  DeJoy, D. M., Murphy, L. R. & Gershon, R., 1995, Advances in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety VII. New York: Taylor & Francis

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

• The influence of employee, job/task, and organizational factors on adherence to universal precautions among nurses

  Dejoy, D. M., Murphy, L. R. & Gershon, R. M., Jul 1995, In: International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 16, 1, p. 43-55 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Healthcare 100%
  • Performance Feedback 100%
  • Multiple Regression Analysis 100%
  • Job Characteristics 100%
  • Task Factors 100%
• 1994

  A case study in improving safety management

  Flanagan, W. E. & Gershon, R., 1994, Performance Improvement in Plant, Technology, and Safety Management: Enhancing the Environment of Care. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

• Correlates of attitudes concerning human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome among hospital workers

  Gershon, R. R. M., Curbow, B., Kelen, G., Celantano, D., Lears, K. & Vlahov, D., Oct 1994, In: AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control. 22, 5, p. 293-299 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus 100%
  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 100%
  • Hospital Personnel 100%
  • Attitude 100%
  • Cross-Sectional Study 25%

• Universal precautions: An update

  Gershon, R. R. M., Karkashian, C. & Felknor, S., 1994, In: Heart and Lung: Journal of Critical Care. 23, 4, p. 352-358 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Compliance 100%
  • Universal Precaution 100%
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus 50%
  • Occupational Exposure 50%
  • Percutaneous Exposure 50%
• 1993

  Safety in the clinical microbiology laboratory

  Richardson, J. H. & Gershon, R., 1993, Clinical and Pathogenic Microbiology. 2nd ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Year Book, Inc.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

• TB control in the hospital environment.

  Gershon, R. R., McArthur, B. R., Early, E. T. & Grimes, M. J., May 1993, In: Healthcare facilities management series. p. 1-33 33 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Disease 100%
  • Infection Control 50%
  • Pathogen 50%
  • Design Controls 50%
  • Infection 50%
• 1992

  Assessing and reducing HIV risk to the critical care nurse

  Gershon, R. & Vlahov, D., 1992, Critical Care Nursing Currents. Ross Laboratories

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

• Laboratory safety

  Gershon, R. & Salkin, I., 1992, Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook. ASM Press

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
• 1991

  Risk of HIV-1 transmission in the workplace

  Gershon, R. & Vlahov, D., Dec 1991, Proceedings of a Symposium, Survival of HIV in Environmental Water. Baltimore, MD: National Science Foundation

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
• 1990

  HIV infection risk to health-care workers

  Gershon, R. M. & Vlahov, D., Dec 1 1990, In: American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. 51, 12, p. A-802-A-806

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Health Care Personnel 100%
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 100%
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus 66%
  • HIV 66%
  • Infection Control 33%

• HIV infection risk to nonhealth-care workers

  Gershon’, R. M., Vlahov, D. & Nelson’, K. E., Dec 1 1990, In: American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. 51, 12, p. A-807-A-809

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• The risk of transmission of HIV-1 through non-percutaneous, non-sexual modes - A review

  Gershon, R. R. M., Vlahov, D. & Nelson, K. E., Jul 1990, In: AIDS. 4, 7, p. 645-650 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

  • HIV 100%
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus 100%
  • Infection 33%
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Infection 33%
  • Casual Contact 20%
• 1989

  Occupationally acquired human immunodeficiency virus-1 infection: a review

  Gershon, R. & Vlahov, D., 1989, Infection Control: Dilemmas and Practical Solutions. New York: Plenum Press

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

• Training health care workers to meet the new OSHA HBV/HIV proposed standard

  Gershon, R., Fleming, D. O. & Vlahov, D., 1989, Biohazards Management Handbook. New York: Marcel Decker

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
• 1985

  Sharps handling.

  Gershon, R. R., Sep 1985, In: Journal of healthcare materiel management. 3, 5, p. 111-114 4 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 1984

  AIDS. Safety practices for clinical and research laboratories

  Federico, J. V. & Gershon, R. R. M., 1984, In: Infection Control. 5, 4, p. 185-187 3 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 1982

  Microenvironmental immunoregulation: possible role of contrasuppressor cells in maintaining immune responses in gut-associated lymphoid tissues.

  Green, D. R., Gold, J., Gershon, R. & Gershon, R. K., 1982, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. p. 889 892 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review