Consensus conference on nosocomial infections in long-term care facilities

Philip W. Smith

doi:10.1016/0196-6553(87)90162-3

Consensus conference on nosocomial infections in long-term care facilities

Philip W. Smith

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Abstract

In May 1986, a group of individuals with experience in the field of infection control in long-term care met to discuss several aspects of infection prevention and control in nursing homes. This article provides background information, along with points of general consensus among the group. The consensus items are also intended to stimulate further discussion and research in the field of infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	97-100
Number of pages	4
Journal	AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume	15
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0196-6553(87)90162-3
State	Published - Jun 1987
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Epidemiology
Health Policy
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

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