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Infection Prevention in Radiology

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Preventing infections and the transmission of disease in the radiology environment can be challenging due to the number of patients seen, the amount of equipment in use, and the rapid pace of care delivery in this setting. Hospital-acquired infections pose a threat to patients and are costly to treat. Infection prevention and control strategies mitigate risks to both patients and healthcare workers. Advanced practice nurses can provide leadership in developing a culture of teamwork and safety for both patients and healthcare workers.

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  1. University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA

    Caroline McDaniel MSN, RN, CWON

  2. Department of Interventional Radiology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA

    Sandra L. Schwaner MSN, RN, ACNP-BC

  3. Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA

    Costi D. Sifri MD

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McDaniel, C., Schwaner, S.L., Sifri, C.D. (2020). Infection Prevention in Radiology. In: Gross, K. (eds) Advanced Practice and Leadership in Radiology Nursing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-32679-1_11

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