Briefings on Infection Control May 2009
Briefings on Infection Control, May 1, 2009
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Briefings on Infection Control is a 12 page monthly newsletter that provides insight and advice for professionals in infection prevention. This month, stories include:
- Ways you can “go green” without sacrificing infection control
- Considerations for doing dust particle counts during construction
- A recent study shows a decline in MRSA in the ICU
- Communicating infections to other hospitals as well as state and federal authorities
- Using APIC “Protect Our Patients” campaign to train workers
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