Understanding parameters of risk and risk measurement in critical care.

Abstract:

:Scientifically valid data about the risks and rates of nosocomial infection are important to assist critical care nurses in developing clinical care improvement strategies. Contemporary epidemiologic methods should be used to facilitate the accurate assessment of data, whether for intrahospital or interhospital comparisons. Results of infection monitoring should be integrated into unit-based quality improvement efforts, practice decisions, and nursing education systems.

authors

Baker OG

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1995-12-01 00:00:00

pages

713-8

issue

4

eissn

0899-5885

issn

1558-3481

journal_volume

7

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