Automated Methods for Surveillance of Surgical Site Infections
Automated data, especially from pharmacy and administrative claims, are available for much of the U.S. population and might substantially improve both inpatient and postdischarge surveillance for surgical site infections complicating selected procedures, while reducing the resources required. Potent...
Main Authors: | Richard Platt, Deborah S. Yokoe, Kenneth E. Sands |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2001-04-01
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Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/7/2/70-0212_article |
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