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Infection Control's 78% Solution
One of the best things a hospital can do to improve infection control monitoring is to hire a certified infection prevention official. A study shows that they are associated with significantly lower rates of MRSA bloodstream infections.
As an infection control professional with 12 years experience, I am insulted with the implication that I am less capable or knowledgeable simply because I don't have their piece of paper!! I am not in an environment that would support the cost or the time of obtaining the certificate every 2 years - but that does NOT mean that I don't know my job or take any steps possible to ensure that I have the skills necessary to protect my staff and patients.
Interesting article. I'm for anything that'll improve infection control without violating civil liberties.