Are plants vectors for transmission of infection in acute care?
This article reviews relevant research that sheds light on the role of plants and flowers in hospital-acquired infections. After a review of a survey of acute care hospital policies, evidence-based practice recommendations intended to reduce nosocomial infections in acute and critical care are provided.
LaCharity
Linda A
LA
Adult Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, PO Box 210038, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038, USA. Linda.LaCharity@uc.edu
McClure
Elizabeth R
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D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D004197:Disease Reservoirs; D035264:Flowers / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D010944:Plants / Q000382:microbiology*; D012988:Soil Microbiology; D014871:Water Microbiology