It is well documented that cleaning is a critical element of any infection prevention program. Proper cleaning of environmental surfaces in patient rooms or treatment areas can play a direct role in reducing the transmission of pathogens, and thorough cleaning of medical and surgical devices is critical to the effective disinfection or sterilization of those devices.

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