Impact of surveillance rounds on adherence to infection control policies and procedures at a children's hospital

被引：6

作者：

Chatterjee, A

Heybrock, B

Plummer, S

Eischen, K

机构：

[1] Creighton Univ, Med Ctr, Nebraska Med Ctr, Combined Div Pediat Infect Dis, Omaha, NE USA

[2] Childrens Hosp, Omaha, NE USA

来源：

INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY | 2004年 / 25卷 / 09期

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D O I：

10.1086/502479

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

Adherence to written infection control policies and procedures was studied and on-site education was provided for I year at a children's hospital. There was significant improvement in sharp objects disposal, hazardous waste handling, availability of personal protective equipment, isolation precautions, and staff knowledge regarding location of the exposure control plan.

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