Continuum of Care: Infection Prevention in Outpatient, LTC Facilities

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As healthcare delivery evolves, institutions and systems are expanding their campuses to include ambulatory and long-term care facilities. And for infection preventionists working in stand-alone facilities, they must stay up to date on infection prevention imperatives.

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