Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5867388 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Results demonstrated that when operating the WD as stipulated, C difficile spores were satisfactorily eliminated from bedpan surfaces. Temperature alone was insufficient to kill C difficile spores. It also suggested the importance of staff training, machine maintenance, and WD purchase specifications.
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Authors
Kelly BSN, RN, Jane MLS, ART, Bev BScN, RN, MALT, Pamela MD, Michelle J. PhD,