The battle against hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) includes protocols, processes and design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
The battle against hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) includes protocols, processes and design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. One way the built environment can help curb infections is handwashing — generally thought to be the biggest factor in preventing the spread of contact pathogens in a hospital, the article said.
December 30, 2014
Topic Area: Safety
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