In the communal setting, infection control involves environmental cleaning, clinical caregiver and social aspects, according to an article on the Long-term Living website
In a communal long-term care setting, infection control involves environmental cleaning, clinical caregiver and social aspects, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website.
Everyone who comes into contact with an infected resident or his/her living space should be included in infection control strategies including housekeeping, dining personnel, clinicians and social workers.
Much of the infection control plan involves housekeeping and the products the housekeeping team uses.
June 17, 2014
Topic Area: Environmental Services
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