Linda McKinley RN, PhD , Natalie Hicks RN, MSN , Julie Keating PhD , Carman Fritz RN, MSN , Illa Penavs RN, MSN, MHA , Nasia Safdar MD, PhD
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Staffing paradigm for infection prevention and control in the era of antimicrobial resistance: The Veterans Health Administration experience
Antimicrobial resistance and other emerging health care complexities continue to challenge infection prevention and control resources. The Veterans Health Administration developed a comprehensive prevention approach to address multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), including a unique staffing model to complement infection preventionists. In particular, the MDRO Prevention Coordinator was established to support MDRO prevention initiatives. Alternative staffing models, including to support pathogen-specific needs in an era of antimicrobial resistance, are vital for adaptable and sustainable infection prevention and control programs.
期刊介绍:
AJIC covers key topics and issues in infection control and epidemiology. Infection control professionals, including physicians, nurses, and epidemiologists, rely on AJIC for peer-reviewed articles covering clinical topics as well as original research. As the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)