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. 2018 Feb:67:52-57.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2017.10.014. Epub 2017 Nov 2.

Environmental cleaning and disinfection of patient areas

Michelle Doll  1 , Michael Stevens  2 , Gonzalo Bearman  2
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Environmental cleaning and disinfection of patient areas

Michelle Doll et al. Int J Infect Dis. 2018 Feb.
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Abstract

The healthcare setting is predisposed to harbor potential pathogens, which in turn can pose a great risk to patients. Routine cleaning of the patient environment is critical to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections. While many approaches to environmental cleaning exist, manual cleaning supplemented with ongoing assessment and feedback may be the most feasible for healthcare facilities with limited resources.

Keywords: Cleaning; Disinfection; Hospital environment; Infection prevention.

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