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Is your home-washed nursing uniform putting patients at risk?
Nurse uniforms are often not properly disinfected after being washed at home, researchers at De Montfort University have found. The researchers have called for nurses to have access to professional washing services and on-site laundries, and say NHS guidelines on washing uniforms should be reviewed and updated to protect patients from infections. They also offer tips for nurses on making a home wash more effective.
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