title: Laundering uniforms at less than 60°C may increase risk of HCAIs.
abstract: More than 40 per cent of ward staff are not washing their uniforms at high temperatures, leading to concerns about infection prevention, a study reveals.
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dean
mesh_terms: D003020:Clothing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018562:Disease Transmission, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007846:Laundering / Q000592:standards*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom