Apr 8, 2011

Hands-free sinks, Hindrance in Hospital Infection Control


A telling research on handsfree sinks by Johns Hopkins Hospital. This is the 2nd research I’ve encountered with negative results.
Thought you would find this interesting. “…(hands-free sinks) were more likely to be contaminated with one of the most common and hazardous bacteria in hospitals compared to old-style fixtures with separate handles for hot and cold water.”

For full article published by Johns Hopkins Medicine, click here.

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