Promoting quality through measurement of performance and response: prevention success stories

Successful efforts to prevent health-care acquired infections occur daily in U.S. hospitals. However, few of these "success stories" are presented in the medical literature or discussed at professional meetings. Key components of successful prevention efforts include multidisciplinary team...

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Published in:Emerging infectious diseases 2001-03, Vol.7 (2), p.299-301
Main Authors: Richards, C, Emori, T G, Peavy, G, Gaynes, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Hospitals
Medical care
National Health Programs - trends
Quality Assurance, Health Care - trends
Quality management
Services
United States
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Summary:Successful efforts to prevent health-care acquired infections occur daily in U.S. hospitals. However, few of these "success stories" are presented in the medical literature or discussed at professional meetings. Key components of successful prevention efforts include multidisciplinary teams, appropriate educational interventions, and data dissemination to clinical staff.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI:10.3201/eid0702.010231