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Extra Cleaning Cuts Hospital Infections by One-Third

4/10/2025

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A groundbreaking trial in Australia revealed that an extra three hours of daily cleaning for medical equipment slashed hospital-acquired infections by a remarkable one-third. This initiative not only saved $642,000 for every 1,000 patients but also led to 30 fewer infections and 384 reduced hospital days, significantly boosting patient safety and cutting healthcare costs.

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A groundbreaking trial in Australia revealed that an extra three hours of daily cleaning for medical equipment slashed hospital-acquired infections by a remarkable one-third. This initiative not only saved $642,000 for every 1,000 patients but also led to 30 fewer infections and 384 reduced hospital days, significantly boosting patient safety and cutting healthcare costs.