Cost analysis of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) intervention: A nursing perspective
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David Baba, RN, MSN, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Lubbock, Texas, USA
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HAIs are infections suffered by clients while receiving treatment for health problems. The five U.S. major HAIs cost 9.8 billion between 2011 and 2013 (Zimlichman et al., 2013). HAIs represent a major threat to client safety and as well as their economic burden on clients, nurses must be concerned.
Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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Keywords | Cost-Benefits Analysis; Hospital-Acquired Infections; Nursing Perspective |
Name | Leadership Connection 2018 |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2018 |
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