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One of the main infection prevention and control measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic was the focused application of respiratory protection to ensure health worker safety and effective use of personal protective equipment. However, user

One of the main infection prevention and control measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic was the focused application of respiratory protection to ensure health worker safety and the effective use of personal protective equipment. However

CLABSI is the current benchmark used in HAI surveillance and effective interventions have greatly reduced the incidence in recent years. However, BSIs continue to be a major source of morbidity and mortality in hospitals. HOBSI, which includes

Central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is the current benchmark used in HAI (Hospital-associated infection) surveillance and effective interventions have greatly reduced the incidence in recent years. However, bloodstream infection

Central line...associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is the current benchmark used in HAI (Hospital-associated infection) surveillance and effective interventions have greatly reduced the incidence in recent years. However, bloodstream infection

Infection Preventionist (IP) assignments are traditionally determined by the number of inpatient beds (National standards indicate 0.66 full-time equivalent (FTE) /100 beds), but IP’s take on additional responsibilities leading to variable

Limited research has evaluated the long-term outcomes of prospective audit and feedback (PAF) led by pharmacists. We assessed pharmacist-led PAF processes and outcome measures over 8 years.

Limited research has evaluated the long-term outcomes of prospective audit and feedback (PAF) led by pharmacists. We assessed pharmacist-led PAF processes and outcome measures over eight years.