title: The hospital epidemiologist: practical ideas.
abstract: The modern hospital epidemiologist has broad perspectives and influence across clinical departmental lines. The opportunities to improve patient care by expanding traditional areas of focus beyond infection control are great. Useful skills include epidemiology, communication, and respect for colleagues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242, USA.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Wenzel
mesh_terms: D004813:Epidemiology; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D016357:Infection Control Practitioners; D007484:Iowa; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D016730:Program Development