Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests five steps
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests five steps to reduce the spread of norovirus, according to an article on the Infection Control Today website. They include:
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Immediately disinfect and clean contaminated surfaces with a disinfectant and cleaner formulated to kill norovirus.
• Wash laundry thoroughly
• Practice good hand hygiene. Make sure to wash your hands with soap and water at key moments.
February 8, 2017
Topic Area: Environmental Services
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Dirty Floors: How Pathogens Can Accumulate and Spread UnderfootStudies show that healthcare floors are covered in bacteria and can quickly spread throughout patient rooms.
WellSpan Health Opens Its Newberry Hospital in PennsylvaniaThis marks the opening of its 10th hospital in the region spanning Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland.