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Section 5: Housekeeping

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2015

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Although microorganisms are a normal contaminant of walls, floors, and other surfaces, these environmental surfaces rarely are associated with transmission of infections to patients or personnel. Therefore, extraordinary attempts to disinfect or sterilize these environmental surfaces are rarely indicated. However, routine cleaning and removal of soil are recommended. Recommendations for cleaning in the rooms of patients on isolation precautions have been published.

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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , Volume 7 , Issue 4 , April 1986 , pp. 242
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Copyright © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 1986

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