Infection preventionists discussed top cross-contamination threats and solutions in an article on the Outpatient Surgery website.
One expert stressed surface and environmental cross-contamination and issues maintaining and handling dirty equipment.
Hand-hygiene compliance was mentioned as an issue of concern for all types of facilities.
Getting back to basics was stressed for hand hygiene. Making sure that staff is consistently performing hand hygiene. whether it's using soap and water or an alcohol hand rub, was urged.
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