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Development of infection prevention program standards for critical access hospitals
Kathleen McMullen1, Angela Gray2, Tayler Staggs3
1Mercy Quality and Safety Center, St. Louis, MO.
Abstract:
Although critical access hospitals are small, the expected infection prevention activities remain extensive. Program standards, aligned with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology infection prevention competency model domains, were developed and implemented in a midwestern health care system. Time estimates for completion of each activity were assigned and then extrapolated to offer guidance on necessary full-time equivalents for adequate staffing.
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