CDC issues guidelines for healthcare facilities for preventing the next outbreak
Medical Environment Update, February 1, 2018
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Infection control experts have been warning for some time now that the newest, and perhaps worst, infectious illness outbreak is yet to hit the U.S. In a joint venture, SHEA, with the support of the CDC, has released a new guidance document designed to help hospitals and smaller healthcare facilities respond.
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