Effect of comparative data feedback on intensive care unit infection rates in a Veterans Administration Hospital Network System
Authors:
- Helene J MoriartyHMHelene J Moriarty
- Thomas H ShortTSThomas H Short
- Caroline C JohnsonCJCaroline C Johnson
- 1 November 2003
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in American Journal of Infection Control
- Vol. 31 (7) , 397-404
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