Applying Lean principles to infection prevention
The application of Lean thinking can have a significant effect on infection control, according to an article eon the Healthcare Design website
The application of Lean thinking can have a significant effect on infection control, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. For the flow of staff, upfront spatial planning for hand-washing stations and no-touch design features are key, the article said.
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June 16, 2015
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