Communication interventions to improve adherence to infection control precautions: a randomised crossover trial
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Communication interventions to improve adherence to infection control precautions: a randomised crossover trial
BACKGROUND Ineffective communication of infection control requirements during transitions of care is a potential cause of non-compliance with infection control precautions by healthcare personnel. In this study, interventions to enhance communication during inpatient transfers between wards and radiology were implemented, in the attempt to improve adherence to precautions during transfers. ME...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Infectious Diseases
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1471-2334
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-13-72