An invisible workforce: the neglected role of cleaners in patient safety on maternity units

An invisible workforce: the neglected role of cleaners in patient safety on maternity units

Hospital cleaning has been shown to impact on rates of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and good environmental hygiene is critical to quality care, yet those tasked with the role of ensuring a safe and clean environment often go unrecognised as members of the healthcare workforce. Sepsis is...

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Main Authors: Suzanne Cross, Giorgia Gon, Emma Morrison, Koasar Afsana, Said M. Ali, Tina Manjang, Lamin Manneh, Atiya Rahman, Deepak Saxena, Kranti Vora, Wendy J. Graham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
infection prevention
cleaners
healthcare associated infections
low and middle income countries
environmental hygiene
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2018.1480085

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2018.1480085

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