Challenges to Safe Injection Practices in Ambulatory Care.
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Most recent infection outbreaks caused by unsafe injection practices in the United States have occurred in ambulatory settings. We utilized direct observation and a survey to assess injection practices at 31 clinics. Improper vial use was observed at 13 clinics (41.9%). Pharmacy support and healthcare worker education may improve injection practices. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2017;38:614-616.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Infection control and hospital epidemiology
دوره 38 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017