Infection control in the nursing home: the physician's role.
Infection control in the nursing home or long-term care facility is an increasingly complex activity. The high rates (approximately 15%) and special risks (group activities, crowding) for nosocomial infection demand special attention by attending physicians. Some specific responsibilities include: recognition of infection; knowledge and use of basic infection control principles; appropriate antibiotic use; review of immunizations; facilitation of communications among office, hospital, and long-term care facility; and involvement with infection control program(s).
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University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.
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D000488:Allied Health Personnel; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010819:Physician's Role; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States