The Hospital Epidemiologist: Practical Ideas
- 1 March 1995
- journal article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
- Vol. 16 (3) , 166-169
- https://doi.org/10.2307/30140966
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.Keywords
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