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. 2023 Jan;51(1):107-109.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.10.004. Epub 2022 Oct 17.

Recommendations from the association for professionals in infection control and epidemiology health inequalities & disparities task force

Chad D Nix  1 , Tania N Bubb  2 , Vicki B Maddox  3
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Recommendations from the association for professionals in infection control and epidemiology health inequalities & disparities task force

Chad D Nix et al. Am J Infect Control. 2023 Jan.

Abstract

In June 2021, a task force commissioned by the Board of Directors of the Association for Professionals in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology (APIC) evaluated the landscape of health inequity and health disparities as they apply to infection prevention in health care settings. This task force, consisting of infection preventionists across the country, convened to evaluate current literature, identify relevant issues and make recommendations to the APIC Board of Directors for action steps to be taken.

Keywords: Health care disparities; Infection control; Nosocomial infections; Public health; Systemic racism.

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