Why Are Contaminated Surfaces a Concern in Nursing?
Nursing professionals are at the forefront of patient care and are responsible for minimizing the risk of infection. Contaminated surfaces can serve as reservoirs for pathogens, facilitating their transfer to patients, healthcare workers, and visitors. This can lead to outbreaks of infections, prolong hospital stays, increase healthcare costs, and in severe cases, result in adverse patient outcomes, including morbidity and mortality.
