At the vanguard: Leaders’ perspectives on establishing healthcare system infection prevention programs

oleh: Michael P. Stevens, Sharon B. Wright, Keith S. Kaye, Jerry M. Zuckerman, Catherine L. Passaretti, Richard A. Martinello, Hilary M. Babcock, Michael B. Edmond, Graham M. Snyder

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Cambridge University Press 2022-01-01

Deskripsi

Hospitals are increasingly consolidating into health systems. Some systems have appointed healthcare epidemiologists to lead system-level infection prevention programs. Ideal program infrastructure and support resources have not been described. We informally surveyed 7 healthcare epidemiologists with recent experience building and leading system-level infection prevention programs. Key facilitators and barriers for program structure and implementation are described.