Infection control: To wash or not to wash?

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Elliott, P. 1989. Infection control: To wash or not to wash? Nursing Standard. 3 (36), pp. 20-23.
AuthorsElliott, P.
Abstract

Handwashing is one of the most important methods of infection control. But, as Paul Elliott discovered, teaching is far from satisfactory.

KeywordsHand washing; Hygiene; Infection control
Year1989
JournalNursing Standard
Journal citation3 (36), pp. 20-23
PublisherRCN Publishing
ISSN0029-6570
2047-9018
Official URLhttp://journals.rcni.com/nursing-standard/to-wash-or-not-to-wash-ns.3.36.20.s33
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PrintJun 1989
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