title: Tackling the problem of poor ward cleanliness.
abstract: Both the environment and equipment used in health-care facilities have been identified as sources of infection. The cleaning of any hospital environment must be carried out in a pre-planned, clearly structured and defined manner. Domestic staff need thorough basic training and regular updates.
authors.affiliation: Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rutherford
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Little
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection; D006797:Housekeeping, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D017053:Infection Control; D007587:Job Description; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013192:Staff Development