Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 9-15 , 15 January 2009

Optimal Performance for Clinical Microbiologists and their Interaction with Infection Control Staff

  • Joan Barenfanger, M.D., Dr.Sc., A.B.M.M.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, Illinois
    • Corresponding Author InformationMailing Address: Joan Barenfanger, M.D., A.B.M.M., Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Memorial Medical Center, 701 North First St., Springfield, IL 62781. Tel.: 217-725-9405. Fax: 217-788-5577
    • ,
  • Jim Benté, R.N., M.B.A.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, Illinois
    • ,
  • Gayla Havener, R.N., Certified in Infection Control (C.I.C.)

      Affiliations

    • Southern University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine Department, Springfield, Illinois

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PII: S0196-4399(08)00066-4

doi: 10.1016/j.clinmicnews.2008.12.004

Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 9-15 , 15 January 2009

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