Multidisciplinary approach to infection control for combat casualties.
A multidisciplinary team approach is a necessity when caring for the wounded warriors, especially in matters of infection control. Healthcare providers can be very resourceful. The healthcare team at an echelon 5 military treatment facility made changes in their infection control practices to prevent cross-contamination of a multidrug resistant bacterium. Each member was a vital part in the decision-making process to change behavior and old habits.
Cilento
Barbara
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National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Barbara.cilento@med.navy.mil
Culbertson
Colleen L
CL
Gallagher
Alison L
AL
D055826:Afghan Campaign 2001-; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D054542:Iraq War, 2003-2011; D008887:Military Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008888:Military Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008889:Military Personnel; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014194:Traumatology / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States; D016635:Universal Precautions; D014857:Warfare; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy