Investigation of Healthcare-Associated Infection Risks from Ice: Summary of CDC Consultations 2016-2023

• Main Authors: Steven Langerman (Author), Amara Fazal (Author), Matthew Arduino (Author), Kiran Perkins (Author), Christine Yount (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Nonsterile ice is frequently used in healthcare settings for a wide array of patient care activities and clinical procedures. However, this ice can harbor pathogenic organisms which can threaten patient safety and cause outbreaks. We sought to characterize recent Centers for Disease Cont...