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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 

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1 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: /j.ajic Copyright © Terms and Conditions

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

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

4 American Journal of Infection Control 2013 41, S131-S132DOI: (10
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