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Lauren M Franker1, Molly Pretet, Kristin Simmons

  • 1Author Affiliations: Neurosurgery, Rush Medical Group, Aurora, Illinois (Dr Franker); Stroke and Spine Coordinator, Neuroscience Institute, Rush Copley Medical Center, Aurora, Illinois (Mrs Pretet); Infection and Quality Surveillance, Nursing Professional Practice, Rush Copley Medical Center, Aurora, Illinois (Mrs Simmons); Heart and Vascular Service Line, Critical Care, and Respiratory Services, Critical Care Department, Rush Copley Medical Center, Aurora, Illinois (Mrs Douglas); and Nursing Professional Practice, Rush University System for Health, Chicago, Illinois (Dr Young).

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anti-infective agentsevidence-based practice quality improvementhand disinfectionneurosurgical proceduressurgical wounds

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