title: Time to dispense with the rituals. Changing infection control practice.
abstract: As hospitals examine their infection control procedures in the light of the COSHH regulations, they have the perfect opportunity to replace unnecessary ritual with sound, cost effective, efficient and environmentally responsible practices.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Thomlinson
mesh_terms: D000985:Antisepsis / Q000592:standards*; D001207:Asepsis / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D002562:Ceremonial Behavior; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010356:Patient Isolation; D013242:Sterilization / Q000592:standards*