Bloodstream Infection Rates in Outpatient Hemodialysis Facilities Participating in a Collaborative Prevention Effort: A Quality Improvement Report
Authors:
- Priti R. PatelPPPriti R. Patel
- Sarah H. YiSYSarah H. Yi
- Stephanie BoothSBStephanie Booth
- Virginia BrenVBVirginia Bren
- Gemma DownhamGDGemma Downham
- Sally HessSHSally Hess
- Karen KelleyKKKaren Kelley
- Mary LincolnMLMary Lincoln
- Kathy MorrissetteKMKathy Morrissette
- Curt LindbergCLCurt Lindberg
- John A. JerniganJJJohn A. Jernigan
- Alexander J. KallenAKAlexander J. Kallen
- 1 August 2013
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in American Journal of Kidney Diseases
- Vol. 62 (2) , 322-330
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