Infection prevention observations and the expectations of cleaning practices in an assisted reproductive technology (ART)/in vitro fertilization (IVF) clinic: The challenges
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Abstract
Infection prevention observations in clinic and procedure areas is a growing area of interest and concern. Infection prevention guidance for observations in an in vitro fertilization clinic are challenging. This is related to care of the mom and the embryo. This article introduces an in vitro fertilization clinic and areas of consideration when performing an observation of best practices.
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AJIC covers key topics and issues in infection control and epidemiology. Infection control professionals, including physicians, nurses, and epidemiologists, rely on AJIC for peer-reviewed articles covering clinical topics as well as original research. As the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)