Abstract
Nosocomial infections are a particular problem among the elderly. Their cost is high mortality and a bill of $4 billion annually. The routine observation of a few simple aseptic practices will significantly blunt the impact of this health-care concern in our hospitals and nursing homes.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 35-38 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Hospital physician |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine