Modifying infection prevention and control behaviors.(Infection Protection)

Healthcare Purchasing News | October 1, 2004| | Copyright

Infection rates in healthcare environments have profound effects on patient outcomes, therapeutic procedures and costs. Controlling infections is an ongoing task that continues to gain attention with the emergence of new and resistant bacterial strains. "Infection Protection" is a new monthly feature of Healthcare Purchasing News that addresses infection control issues ranging from patient safety to the impact of purchasing decisions on healthcare-acquired illnesses.

The first article in this series is written by Dr. Herbert Patrick, associate professor of pulmonary ...

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