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Briefings on Infection Control (Single Article)

Infections, liability mean mold is higher priority for hospitals
February 2004

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Mold presents a difficult and expensive dilemma for hospitals. Not only does it cause structural damage to facilities, it is also a direct cause of dangerous health care-associated infections (HAIs).

Thanks to prodding from accreditors and agencies such as the JCAHO and the CDC, many hospitals are placing increased importance on preconstruction risk assessments and maintaining constant vigilance to keep mold from growing out of control. However, there's still a long way to go, experts say.

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