Successful Removal of Spores and Pathogenic Bacteria From a Launderable Barrier Using a Commercial Laundry Process

Background: To properly clean and disinfect hospital mattresses, bed manufacturers recommend a 3- to 6-step process to remove all pathogenic bacteria. An alternative is to use a removable barrier on the mattress, which is laundered after each use. The current study was to determine efficacy of a com...

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Main Authors: Edmond Anderson Hooker, David Ulrich, Dane Brooks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-05-01
Series:Infectious Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1178633720923657