Infection control requirements for dialysis facilities and clarification regarding guidance on parenteral medication vials

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Volumn 57, Issue 32, 2008, Pages 875-876

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ARTICLE; CROSS INFECTION; DRUG PACKAGING; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; HUMAN; INFECTION CONTROL; OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT; RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY; STANDARD; UNITED STATES;

AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES; CROSS INFECTION; DRUG PACKAGING; HUMANS; INFECTION CONTROL; QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE; RENAL DIALYSIS; UNITED STATES;

EID: 49649102972     PISSN: 01492195     EISSN: 1545861X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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