A survey on the implementation status of selected infection control strategies in neonatal intensive care units in Japan

ConclusionInfection prevention and control practices regarding active pathogen surveillance cultures and the use of barrier precautions varied widely in Japanese neonatal units. National guidelines and evidence-based recommendations are needed to rationalize and standardize current infection prevention and control practices in neonatal units in Japan.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research