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        • Technical Appendix for Stop Spread of Antibiotic Resistance
    • Types of Infectionsplus icon
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        • FAQs about Catheters
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        • Key Definitions & Abbreviations
        • Introduction
        • Cleaning Programs
        • Environmental Cleaning Supplies and Equipment
        • Environmental Cleaning Procedures
        • Conclusion & Further Reading
        • References
        • Appendix A: Risk-assessment
        • Appendix B1: Cleaning – general areas
        • Appendix B2: Cleaning – specialized areas
        • Appendix C: Examples of high-touch surfaces
        • Appendix D: Linen and laundry management
        • Appendix E: Chlorine disinfectant preparation
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        • Reduce Risk from Water
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        • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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      • Success Stories
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      • States with HAI Reporting Mandates
      • Strengthening Partner Networksplus icon
        • Success Framework
        • Appendices
        • Glossary
      • HAI/AR Accreditation Crosswalkplus icon
        • Acronyms
        • Domain 1: Assess
        • Domain 2: Investigate
        • Domain 3: Inform and Educate
        • Domain 4: Community Engagement
        • Domain 5: Policies and Plans
        • Domain 6: Public Health Laws
        • Domain 7: Access to Care
        • Domain 8: Workforce
        • Domain 9: Quality Improvement
        • Domain 10: Evidence-based Practices
        • Domain 11: Administration and Management
        • Domain 12: Governance
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      • Reference AST Data
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      • Detection of Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus species with Decreased Susceptibility
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      • Use of an Inferred PFGE Algorithm
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