title: A Survey of Infection Prevention and Control Practices among Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Centers.
abstract: This survey of the American Society of Transplantation Infectious Disease Community of Practice demonstrates variations in clinical practices among hematopoietic stem cell transplant centers on selected infection prevention and control practices. Our findings highlight a need and emphasize an opportunity to optimize patient care through standardization of practices in this vulnerable population.
authors.affiliation: 1Division of Infectious Diseases,Mayo Clinic,Rochester,Minnesota.
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Beam
authors.affiliation: 1Division of Infectious Diseases,Mayo Clinic,Rochester,Minnesota.
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Keating
authors.affiliation: 1Division of Infectious Diseases,Mayo Clinic,Rochester,Minnesota.
authors.forename: Raymund R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Razonable
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D005060:Europe; D063373:Hand Hygiene; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018380:Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009656:North America; D005791:Patient Care / Q000592:standards*; D035862:Vulnerable Populations