The CDC estimates that over 100,000 people die from a health care acquired infection
each year. Evidence shows that contamination of surfaces plays a role in the transmission
of pathogens. Surfaces are being properly disinfected about 50 % of the time. Simulation
Centers are used to familiarize staff with procedures in a safe environment. Our objective
was to use the Simulation Center as a platform for assessing environmental service
workers (ES) for their yearly competency.
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