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. 2023 Mar;51(3):343-345.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.07.017. Epub 2022 Jul 24.

Incorporating structured linen oversight into an infection prevention program

Lisa Sanders  1 , Gina Giannopoulos  2 , Anessa Mikolajczak  1 , Mary Anne Sotelo  1 , Laura Bardowski  1 , Christina Silkaitis  1 , Angela Helms  1
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Incorporating structured linen oversight into an infection prevention program

Lisa Sanders et al. Am J Infect Control. 2023 Mar.

Abstract

Hospital linen is a potential source for health care acquired infections. The elements of cleaning, transport and storage should be part of an Infection Prevention (IP) consult. The incorporation of linen reprocessing into the IP program ensures compliance with linen standards and patient safety.

Keywords: Consult; Healthcare organization; Infection prevention; Linen; Linen facility.

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