Redesigning systems for fundamental improved infection prevention and control

Helen Van Gessel

doi:10.1071/HI10018

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Redesigning systems for fundamental improved infection prevention and control

Helen Van Gessel

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^A Department of Health, 189 Royal Street, East Perth, WA 6000, Australia.

^B Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6152, Australia.

^C Email: helen.vangessel@health.wa.gov.au

Healthcare Infection 15(2) 33-34 https://doi.org/10.1071/HI10018
Published: 23 June 2010

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