Preventing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections: a Global Challenge, a Global Perspective.

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Preventing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections: a Global Challenge, a Global Perspective.

May 30, 2012

The Joint Commission. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission Resources; May 2012.

This monograph provides guidance, tools, and techniques for hospitals to help decrease central line–associated bloodstream infections.

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