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Home > AAA Blog > GAO | Widespread Infection Control Issues in Nursing Homes

GAO | Widespread Infection Control Issues in Nursing Homes

Posted on May 20, 2020 by AAA Staff

Today, the General Accountability Office released a report showing widespread and persistent infection control deficiencies in nursing homes. Download a copy of the report►

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