The impact on central line-associated bloodstream infection rates following the introduction of a closed system transfer device in oncology wards

The impact on central line-associated bloodstream infection rates following the introduction of a closed system transfer device in oncology wards

Summary: Prevention of hazardous drug exposure is essential in averting unnecessary health risks to health care workers (HCW). To address the risk to HCWs when handling hazardous drugs, engineering controls can be utilized to reduce the exposure. A closed system transfer device (CSTD) was introduced...

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Main Authors: Josephine Fox, Ashley Rumsey, Rebecca Rojek, Kathleen Rensing, Heather Gasama, Lydia Grimes-Jenkins, Helen Wood, Erik R. Dubberke, David K. Warren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Infection Prevention in Practice
Subjects:
Central line associated bloodstream infection
Closed system transfer device
Oncology
Surveillance
Bloodstream infection
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259008892300001X

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