An invisible workforce: the neglected role of cleaners in patient safety on maternity units

• Main Authors: Suzanne Cross (Author), Giorgia Gon (Author), Emma Morrison (Author), Koasar Afsana (Author), Said M. Ali (Author), Tina Manjang (Author), Lamin Manneh (Author), Atiya Rahman (Author), Deepak Saxena (Author), Kranti Vora (Author), Wendy J. Graham (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Hospital cleaning has been shown to impact on rates of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and good environmental hygiene is critical to quality care, yet those tasked with the role of ensuring a safe and clean environment often go unrecognised as members of the healthcare workforce. Sepsis is...