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Competency in infection prevention: A conceptual approach to guide current and future practice
2012
American Journal of Infection Control
Professional competency has traditionally been divided into 2 essential components: knowledge and skill. More recent definitions have recommended additional components such as communication, values, reasoning, and teamwork. A standard, widely accepted, comprehensive definition remains an elusive goal. For infection preventionists (IPs), the requisite elements of competence are most often embedded in the IP position description, which may or may not reference national standards or guidelines.
doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2012.03.002
pmid:22541852
fatcat:47tluh7qo5gmfk4dgqrgs6wspy