Throughout the healthcare sector, soiled linen is one of the principle vehicles for harmful bacteria. For those working in care homes and healthcare facilities, that means coming into contact with potentially dangerous items – such as bedsheets, towels and clothing – every day. Here are the most frequently asked questions about dealing with contaminated laundry, and how to limit the occupational risks involved through effective infection control in care homes. so no
A doctor might recommend a topical ointment, such as mupirocin or retapamulin, for only a few sores. Oral antibiotics can be used when there are more sores.
