A multicentric survey and single-centre observational study of usage behaviour of sinks in intensive care: training is needed to minimize risk

Abstract Introduction Sinks have been introduced near patients to improve hand hygiene as part of infection prevention and control measures. However, sinks are a known reservoir for gram-negative bacterial pathogens in particular and their removal to prevent bacterial infections in intensive care pa...

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Main Authors: Giovanni-Battista Fucini, Robert Abe, Elke Lemke, Petra Gastmeier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-024-01493-3
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