Laundry practices deserve a bigger role in COVID-19 prevention strategies for nursing homes and senior living communities, caution experts in the field. It’s an area that’s relatively overlooked in ...
Linens stacked in an in-house laundry. Credit: Selective focus The potential hazards and risks to nursing home residents and staff found in the facility laundry can be very real threats.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) continue to represent a major challenge for health systems worldwide, significantly impacting patient outcomes and contributing to increased healthcare costs.