Infection Prevention Compendium For Long-Term Care Facilities.

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Infection Prevention Compendium For Long-Term Care Facilities.

September 1, 2021

Center for Healthy Aging--New York Academy of Medicine, Yale School of Nursing.

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) challenge safety in long-term care. This toolkit highlights multidisciplinary approaches to reducing HAIs and teaching tools focused on distinct audiences across the continuum to share principles and tactics supporting improvement.

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