Understanding Infection Control with the use of Carpets

Description

There is a common misconception that there can be infection control issues with having carpet within healthcare settings including residential care homes and mental health facilities. This CPD article looks at various studies and research findings around some of the common misconceptions of the use of carpets within non-clinical healthcare environments, with a focus on infection control and cleaning. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:

- The spread of bacteria and fungi from floor finishes and why carpets shouldn't be eliminated from specifications

- The rules and regulations of installing carpets within healthcare

- Facts and figures about carpet life cycle costs and energy savings from the use of carpet

- Why carpets shouldn't be considered as an infection control risk in non-clinical healthcare environments

- Health building notes and what the CQC say about the use of carpets