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Archive > June, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 6

Infection Prevention

Four Evidence-based Measures For Preventing Infections

Daniel Johnson, RN

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement's 100,000 Lives Campaign is based on four evidence-based measures for preventing infections. Here are tips for making the measures work from someone who's been through a successful implementation.

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