Infection prevention and control standards in assisted living facilities: are residents' needs being met?

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Published in J Am Med Dir Assoc on November 13, 2013

Authors

Rachel A Kossover1, Carolyn J Chi2, Matthew E Wise2, Alvin H Tran2, Neha D Chande2, Joseph F Perz2

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. Electronic address: gvb7@cdc.gov.
2: Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.

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