How Healthcare Worker Attire Can Contribute to the Spread of Bacteria
A study by the University of Maryland reveals that 30% of healthcare worker (HCW) scrubs are contaminated with pathogenic bacteria during a typical patient care shift, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and interventions to reduce the risk of bacterial transmission through HCW attire.
The Unseen Battle: The Critical Role of Antimicrobial Fabrics in Hospitals
A study by Otter et al. highlights the critical role of contaminated surfaces in the transmission of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and emphasizes the need for adopting antimicrobial fabric products in healthcare settings to create a hostile environment for germs and reduce the microbial burden on surfaces.