AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 34, Issue 8 , Pages 503-506 , October 2006

Translating evidence into practice to prevent central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections: A systems-based intervention

  • Erika M. Young, DO

      Affiliations

    • From the Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
    • ,
  • Marie L. Commiskey, BS, CCRN

      Affiliations

    • Wishard Memorial Hospital, Department of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Indianapolis, IN
    • ,
  • Stephen J. Wilson, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • From the Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
    • Wishard Memorial Hospital, Department of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Indianapolis, IN
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence should be addressed to Stephen J. Wilson, MD, MPH, Indiana University Medical Center, Wishard Memorial Hospital, 1001 West 10th St, OPW 430, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

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PII: S0196-6553(06)00521-9

doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2006.03.011

AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 34, Issue 8 , Pages 503-506 , October 2006

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