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Job analysis 1992: Infection control practitioner

American Journal of Infection Control, 1993
The Certification Board of Infection Control directed its Research Subcommittee to compose a Job Analysis Committee in 1991. This 9-member Job Analysis Committee, in collaboration with Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc., conducted a job analysis of ICPs during 1992.
Nancy B. Bjerke, Lawrence J. Fabrey, Catherine B. Johnson, Gail Bennet, Debra Schollenberger, Diane Jacobsen, Carol Vinci, Marie Ciacco Tsivitis, Myrna L. McGill, Emily Bergmann, Sandy Pirwitz   +10 more
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Antimicrobial Stewardship for the Infection Control Practitioner

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 2016
Antibiotic misuse is a serious patient safety concern and a national public health priority. Years of indiscriminant antibiotic use has promoted selection for antibiotic resistant bacteria and Clostridium difficile This crisis has led to clinicians being faced with managing untreatable infections, often in the most vulnerable patient populations.
Nagel, Jerod L., Kaye, S., LaPlante, Kerry L., Pogue, Jason M.   +3 more
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National survey of infection control practitioners' educational needs

American Journal of Infection Control, 1990
The purpose of this study was to conduct a nationwide survey to determine the number of master's-prepared infection control practitioners (ICPs) and those eligible for admission to graduate programs. Continuing education needs also were assessed to determine whether they might best be met through formal education or in a continuing education format ...
J G, Turner, W C, Booth, K C, Brown, K M, Williamson   +3 more
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HIV infection control for podiatric practitioners

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 1990
Although significant advances have been made in the treatment of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), neither a curative therapy nor a vaccine is available. Protecting practitioners, medical staff members, and patients from infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a particularly important issue.
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The Infection Control Practices of General Dental Practitioners

Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 1997
Abstract Objectives: To investigate the infection control practices of general dentists in Ontario in 1994. Design: Confidential coded questionnaires were mailed to all general dental practitioners in Ontario (n=5,176)
G M, McCarthy, J K, MacDonald
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Clostridium difficile infection: an update for infection control practitioners

Healthcare infection, 2009
Clostridium difficile is a common healthcare-associated infection that causes significant patient morbidity and mortality, as well as adding to the cost of healthcare. Almost all cases follow the use of antibiotics, and the major reservoir of infection is infected patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities. The emergence of a novel strain of C.
Van Gessel, H., Riley, T.V., McGregor, A.   +2 more
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Infection prevention and control practitioners: improving engagement

British Journal of Nursing, 2016
Every healthcare worker plays a vital part in minimising the risk of cross infection. Infection prevention and control (IPC) practitioners have the skills and competencies to assist organisations in improving engagement among staff and play a vital part in achieving this.
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Value of an Infection Control Practitioner in Improving Infection Control Practices at Ambulatory Sites

Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 2004
AbstractLittle information exists on the state of infection control (IC) practices in ambulatory sites. In preparation for a JCAHO survey, 62 ambulatory sites were visited to monitor and improve IC practices. A dedicated IC practitioner was instrumental in improving practices at ambulatory sites and in successfully completing a JCAHO survey.
Melanie, Zimmerman, Stacy, Pur, Barbara, Schmitt, Stuart, Levin, Alan A, Harris, John, Segreti   +5 more
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