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. 2014 Apr;42(4):448-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2013.10.014. Epub 2014 Feb 20.

Cost of isolation: daily cost of isolation determined and cost avoidance demonstrated from the overuse of personal protective equipment in an acute care facility

Kerrie Verlee  1 , Dorine Berriel-Cass  2 , Kristen Buck  2 , Chau Nguyen  2
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Cost of isolation: daily cost of isolation determined and cost avoidance demonstrated from the overuse of personal protective equipment in an acute care facility

Kerrie Verlee et al. Am J Infect Control. 2014 Apr.

Abstract

We determined the prevalence and associated cost of isolation precautions. Current census and historic microbiology cultures were assessed for isolation appropriateness following national guidelines. Based on patient assessment and culture data, isolation was discontinued resulting in 4,087 days of isolation and over $141,000 dollars avoided from excess supplies and time.

Keywords: Barrier precautions; Isolation precautions; Multidrug-resistant organisms; Return on investment.

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