Designing to prevent HAIs
From design to maintenance, engineering can help prevent HAIs and ultimately improve patient health and satisfaction, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Though the focus of the discussions on hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) tends to be on nursing and physician practices, environment conditions play a role, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. From design to maintenance, engineering can help prevent HAIs and improve patient health and satisfaction, according to the article.
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July 31, 2014
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