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. 2017 May;38(5):614-616.
doi: 10.1017/ice.2017.31. Epub 2017 Feb 27.

Challenges to Safe Injection Practices in Ambulatory Care

Laura Anderson  1 , Benjamin Weissburg  2 , Kelli Rogers  1 , Jackson Musuuza  3 , Nasia Safdar  3 , Daniel Shirley  3
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Challenges to Safe Injection Practices in Ambulatory Care

Laura Anderson et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2017 May.

Abstract

Most recent infection outbreaks caused by unsafe injection practices in the United States have occurred in ambulatory settings. We utilized direct observation and a survey to assess injection practices at 31 clinics. Improper vial use was observed at 13 clinics (41.9%). Pharmacy support and healthcare worker education may improve injection practices. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2017;38:614-616.

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