Factors associated with cleaning quality of reusable medical devices at a single center in China [PDF]
HeliyonBackground: Improper cleaning is one of the main causes of sub-optimal levels of sterilization, and also a risk factor in terms of nosocomial infections.
Juanli Huang +3 more
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Role of cleaning quality traceability in hospital sterilization centers [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundHospital-acquired infections (HAIs) significantly affect patient morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Sterilization and supply centers (SSCs) are crucial in preventing these infections.
Wenli Zhang
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An investigation into cleaning quality of suction-type metal lumen instruments: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe highest unqualified cleaning rate of suction-type lumen instruments is a major challenge for a central sterile supply department (CSSD). However, A few comprehensive studies have analyzed the main factors affecting cleaning quality. In response, this
Yuqi Wu, Li Li
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[Effect of Pulsating Vacuum Cleaning Sterilizer on the Cleaning Quality of Dental Handpieces]. [PDF]
Sichuan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban, 2023 To explore the effect of pulsating vacuum cleaning sterilizer on the cleaning quality of dental handpieces.A total of 390 newly-purchased high-speed dental handpieces were covered in the study. By the random number table method, the handpieces were divided into three groups that were cleaned by different methods-Group A ( n=130), pulsating vacuum ...
Liu M, Xie W, Song S, Wang Y, Lu Z.
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APSIC guidelines for environmental hygiene: surface cleaning air and water quality in hospitals: 2025 update [PDF]
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare EpidemiologyObjective: To describe the revised APSIC Environmental Hygiene Guidelines for prevention of healthcare-associated infections inclusive of surface cleaning, air and water quality.
Anucha Apisarnthanarak +5 more
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Evaluation of a low-cost dryer for a low-cost optical particle counter [PDF]
Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, 2022 The use of low-cost sensors for air quality measurements has become very popular in the last few decades. Due to the detrimental effects of particulate matter (PM) on human health, PM sensors like photometers and optical particle counters (OPCs) are ...
M. Chacón-Mateos +3 more
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Cleaner Logistics and Supply ChainThe importance of TQM in cleaning companies in Finland is investigated in this study. The theoretical framework, TQM practices, and the relationship between TQM implementation and customer satisfaction among cleaning companies in Finland were all ...
Rasheed Kola Olayiwola +3 more
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Regulation of hydrocyclone parameters to improve the quality of water purification on drip irrigation systems [PDF]
Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2023 The reliability of drip irrigation systems depends on the quality of water purification of the water sources used. The degree of its purification is a particularly important factor affecting the performance of all components of irrigation systems ...
A.A. Kalashnikov +4 more
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Plasma Spectrum Diagnosis and Cleaning Quality Analysis of Laser Cleaning of Marine Biofilms on Aluminum Alloy Surfaces. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Lei Z +5 more
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Atmosphere, 2022 Air quality investigations at airports have shown that aircrafts cause a significant increase in air pollution at and around the vicinity of the airport, which can cause adverse effects on human health.
Abdul Samad +3 more
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