Estimated incidence rate of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) linked to laundered reusable healthcare textiles (HCTs) in the United States and United Kingdom over a 50-year period: Do the data support the efficacy of approved laundry practices?
Michael Overcash, Lynne M. Sehulster
Abstract
Estimated incidence rate of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) linked to laundered reusable healthcare textiles (HCTs) in the United States and United Kingdom over a 50-year period: Do the data support the efficacy of approved laundry practices?
Topics & Concepts
LaundryHealth careIncidence (geometry)MedicineEmergency medicineEnvironmental healthWaste managementEngineeringEconomic growthEconomicsPhysicsOpticsInfection Control in HealthcareMedical Device Sterilization and DisinfectionHealthcare cost, quality, practices