Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals

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The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their infection prevention efforts. This document updates “Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals,” published in 2008.


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Provided by
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)


Last Updated:
July 18, 2023