Challenges to Safe Injection Practices in Ambulatory Care.

نویسندگان

  • Laura Anderson
  • Benjamin Weissburg
  • Kelli Rogers
  • Jackson Musuuza
  • Nasia Safdar
  • Daniel Shirley
چکیده

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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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Infection control and hospital epidemiology

دوره 38 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2017