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