In today's world of healthcare, hospitals have to measure nearly everything related to quality and patient safety. There are lots of metrics, many tied to reimbursement. Some are very specific, and some are reported to multiple outside agencies. There is no doubt that hospitals...
High-touch surface areas remain a constant concern for infection preventionists (IP). Regular and terminal cleaning can only be done so many times a day, and surfaces like bed rails, doorknobs, and call buttons are constantly harboring infectious organisms.
