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Urology

Implementation of a multi-modal intervention adopting new technologies, clinical services, and feedback improves catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Lauren Fisha Department of Infection Prevention, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN, USAView further author information
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Rachael Heathersa Department of Infection Prevention, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN, USAView further author information
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Micah Litherlanda Department of Infection Prevention, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN, USAView further author information
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Molly Jungb Medical Affairs, Becton Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USAView further author information
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Kalvin Yub Medical Affairs, Becton Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ, USACorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4651-2012View further author information
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Pages 34-38 | Received 08 Feb 2024, Accepted 22 Mar 2024, Published online: 01 Apr 2024

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