System infection prevention in hospital networks in the United States—an SHEA research network inquiry into operational characteristics and current challenges
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: A 54-question survey about System Healthcare Infection Prevention Programs (SHIPPs) was sent out to SHEA Research Network participants in August 2023. Thirty-eight United States-based institutions responded (38/93, 41%), of which 23 have SHIPPs. We found heterogeneity in the structure, staffing, and resources for system infection prevention (IP) programs.
DOI: 10.1017/ice.2024.170
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,450
OpenAlex ID: W4403845277