Developing an effective infection control program for home care.

G Bennett

PubMed · 10138561

Developing an effective infection control program for home care.

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Home care agencies can develop comprehensive, effective infection control and prevention programs by including six critical elements: surveillance for infections, infection control education, consultation, epidemiological investigation, quality improvement activities, and policy and procedure development.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.Diagnosis-Related Groups Forms and Records Control Home Care Agencies Humans Infection Control Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Program Development United States United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration Journal Article

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G Bennett. 1994. Developing an effective infection control program for home care.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10138561/

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