Infection preventionist staffing levels and rates of 10 types of healthcare-associated infections: A 9-year ambidirectional observation.
Robert J CliffordDonna NewhartMaryrose R Laguio-VilaJennifer L GutowskiMelissa Z BronsteinEmil P LeshoPublished in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2022)
Of 10 HAIs, 8 had highest incidences during periods of lowest IP staffing and experience. Some HAI rates varied inversely with levels of IP staffing and experience and others appeared to be more influenced by nursing levels or other confounders.
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