Is evidence guiding practice? Reported versus observed adherence to contact precautions: a pilot study.

Mary Ann Jessee; Lorraine C. Mion

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Is evidence guiding practice? Reported versus observed adherence to contact precautions: a pilot study.

December 6, 2013

Jessee MA, Mion LC. Am J Infect Control. 2013;41(11):965-70.

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Although hospital staff members demonstrated excellent knowledge regarding contact precautions, they often did not adhere to these guidelines in practice.

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