Journal article
Challenges to Safe Injection Practices in Ambulatory Care
Abstract
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.
Authors
Anderson L; Weissburg B; Rogers K; Musuuza J; Safdar N; Shirley D
Journal
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, Vol. 38, No. 5, pp. 614–616
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date
May 2017
DOI
10.1017/ice.2017.31
ISSN
0899-823X