Recommendations and requirements for soap and hand rub dispensers in healthcare facilities
Hand hygiene is one of the most important measures to prevent transmission of infectious agents and plays a major role in prevention of infection in any type of healthcare setting. While requirements for the efficacy of hand disinfectants are defined in European testing norms such as the EN 1500 for...
Main Authors: | Assadian, Ojan, Kramer, Axel, Christiansen, Bärbel, Exner, Martin, Martiny, Heike, Sorger, Arno, Suchomel, Miranda |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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German Medical Science GMS Publishing House
2012
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3334946/ |
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