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Second half of theme issue on AHRQ-supported research to prevent HAIs, including QI, stewardship, and CLABSI/CAUTI programs.Am J Infect Control. 2014;42(suppl 10):S189-S296.

From Science to Implementation: AHRQ's Program to Prevent HAIs—Results and Lessons.

Battles JB, Cleeman JI, Kahn KL, Weinberg DA, eds. Am J Infect Control. 2014;42(suppl 10):S189-S296.

This companion issue covers research findings by an AHRQ program to reduce health care–associated infections. Articles discuss antimicrobial stewardship programs, quality improvement assessment strategies, work-system factors that affect hospital-acquired infections, and prevention of central line–associated bloodstream infections as well as catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

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Introduction 

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