Utilizing a Lean Six Sigma Approach to Reduce Total Joint Arthroplasty Surgical Site Infections in a Community Hospital Angela D. Dickson, BSN, RN, CIC

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Utilizing a Lean Six Sigma Approach to Reduce Total Joint Arthroplasty Surgical Site Infections in a Community Hospital Angela D. Dickson, BSN, RN, CIC American Journal of Infection Control Volume 41, Issue 6, Pages S131-S132 (June 2013) DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2013.03.260 Copyright © 2013 Terms and Conditions

American Journal of Infection Control 2013 41, S131-S132DOI: (10 American Journal of Infection Control 2013 41, S131-S132DOI: (10.1016/j.ajic.2013.03.260) Copyright © 2013 Terms and Conditions

American Journal of Infection Control 2013 41, S131-S132DOI: (10 American Journal of Infection Control 2013 41, S131-S132DOI: (10.1016/j.ajic.2013.03.260) Copyright © 2013 Terms and Conditions

American Journal of Infection Control 2013 41, S131-S132DOI: (10 American Journal of Infection Control 2013 41, S131-S132DOI: (10.1016/j.ajic.2013.03.260) Copyright © 2013 Terms and Conditions