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Infection prevention and control in pediatric ambulatory settings.

November 1, 2017

Rathore MH, Jackson MA, AAP Committee on Infections Diseases. Pediatrics. 2017;140(5):e20172857.

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Patient safety in the ambulatory environment has received less attention than hospital settings. This guideline provides recommendations to reduce transmission of infectious agents in pediatric ambulatory care, such as policy review and development, education for personnel, and hand hygiene precautions.

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