Using a CQI process to change surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis practices
Using a CQI process to change surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis practices
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North Olmsted: MultiMedia Healthcare Inc
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English
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North Olmsted: MultiMedia Healthcare Inc
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A comprehensive continuous quality improvement process was used to change the standard of practice for antimicrobial use in surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Presbyterian. Twelve months after implementation, compliance with preoperative dose timing guidelines improved to nearly 85% from 40% at baseline.
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Using a CQI process to change surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis practices
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_229942667
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_229942667
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1082-801X
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1938-1166
