Australian Hospital Cleaning Trial Cuts Healthcare-Associated Infections (IMAGE)

Queensland University of Technology

Australian Hospital Cleaning Trial Cuts Healthcare-Associated Infections

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A major trial of boosted hospital cleaning practices in 11 Australian hospitals, that focused on thoroughly cleaning 'touch points' in wards, has made significant reductions in healthcare-associated infections and demonstrated cost-benefits. https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=141295

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