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It is crucial to ensure surfaces and environments in healthcare settings are cleaned thoroughly and properly in order to prevent infection transmission, keeping your patients, staff and visitors safe and healthy.
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Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) can be transmitted in any healthcare setting with approximately 165 000 cases occurring per year. Therefore, It is crucial to ensure surfaces and environments in healthcare settings are cleaned thoroughly and properly.
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