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The Death of Joan Rivers: What Went Wrong? - October 2014 - Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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8 8 O U T P AT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | O C T O B E R 2 0 1 4 one mop per room. They reduce employee aches, pains and poten- tial injuries, because users don't have to dump out several gallons of water from a bucket every three rooms. They clean better, because the microfibers have a positive charge that attracts dust and holds it tightly instead of redistributing it. Additionally, the microfibers can penetrate the microscopic surface pores of any material. Even if the mops themselves are more expen- sive, they cut down on water and chemical usage, reduce employee injuries and improve efficiency, which, taken together, offset any additional cost. 6 Which of the following is the proper sequence of cleaning for the OR? a. cleanest to dirtiest d. lowest to highest b. dirtiest to cleanest e. a and c c. highest to lowest f. a and d Answer: e Always working from cleanest to dirtiest makes sense, but are people remembering to do that? It's worth an occasional reminder. There's I N F E C T I O N P R E V E N T I O N WINNING STREAK Choosing the right mop has several advantages.

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