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Challenges to Safe Injection Practices in Ambulatory Care

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INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Volume 38, Issue 5, Pages 614-616

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CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1017/ice.2017.31

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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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