Systematic screening of infection prevention policies for equity impacts.
Caitlin L McGrath, Yasaman Fatemi, Th��r��se Mirisola, Tanya Ferreira, Adrienne D'Alo, Victoria J L Konold, Alicia Tieder, Ashley Stratton, Matthew P Kronman, Danielle M Zerr
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Caitlin L McGrath: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA. ORCID
Yasaman Fatemi: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA. ORCID
Th��r��se Mirisola: Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA.
Tanya Ferreira: Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA.
Adrienne D'Alo: Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA.
Victoria J L Konold: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA.
Alicia Tieder: Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA.
Ashley Stratton: Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA.
Matthew P Kronman: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA. ORCID
Danielle M Zerr: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA.
We reviewed infection prevention policies using an adapted Equity Impact Assessment tool. Thirty-one percent of policies had substantial potential to impact marginalized groups and create or sustain inequities, and most lacked existing equity considerations. Systematic policy review for equity implications can result in actions to improve care and quality.
