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. 2023 Dec;44(12):2050-2051.
doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.38. Epub 2023 Jul 3.

Revitalizing the infection prevention workforce with a fellowship program for underrepresented groups

Alison L Nelson  1   2 , Jacqueline Steiner  1 , Diane Hanley  1 , Tamar F Barlam  1   2 , Mari-Lynn Drainoni  1   2   3 , Shana A B Burrowes  2 , Cassandra M Pierre  1   2
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Revitalizing the infection prevention workforce with a fellowship program for underrepresented groups

Alison L Nelson et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Dec.

Abstract

Infection preventionist (IP) positions are difficult to fill, and future workforce shortages are anticipated. The IP field has less racial and ethnic diversity than the general nursing workforce or patient population. A targeted fellowship program for underrepresented groups allowed the recruitment and training of IPs while avoiding staffing shortages.

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