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Infection control.

Kathy J Eklund1

  • 1Infection Control and Occupational Health, The Forsyth Institute, 140 Fenway, Boston, MA 02115, USA. keklund@forsyth.org

Dental Clinics of North America
|December 11, 2003
PubMed
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Develop effective infection control programs using available resources. A strategic approach ensures comprehensive and successful implementation of site-specific infection control strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Numerous governmental agencies and professional organizations provide valuable information resources.
  • Developing site-specific infection control programs is crucial for healthcare settings.
  • Existing resources can be leveraged to enhance patient safety and reduce healthcare-associated infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the availability of information resources for infection control program development.
  • To emphasize the importance of a strategic approach in applying these resources.
  • To guide the creation of comprehensive and effective site-specific infection control programs.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of information from key governmental and professional bodies.

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  • Framework development for organizing and applying infection control information.
  • Guidance on tailoring programs to specific healthcare site needs.

    • Main Results:

    • A wealth of data and guidelines are accessible from authoritative sources.
    • A structured methodology enables efficient utilization of these resources.
    • Strategic application leads to robust and tailored infection control solutions.

    Conclusions:

    • Leveraging available information resources is key to successful infection control.
    • A strategic, organized approach is essential for program effectiveness.
    • Site-specific infection control programs can be comprehensively developed and implemented.