A gap in patient tape storage and use practices puts patients at risk for cutaneous fungal infections.
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We report a case of a cutaneous fungal infection in a 12-year-old oncology patient related to patient tape. Our facility had no established guidelines for patient tape. A survey conducted of multiple local healthcare facilities revealed no existing policies or standards of care related to tape storage or use. This reveals a gap in practice. We call for formal recommendations for tape storage and use to enhance patient safety.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- American journal of infection control
دوره 43 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015