Is daily bed linen replacement necessary in the absence of visible contamination in acute hospital settings?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19041108
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Abstract

While regular linen changing based on risk assessment is advisable, there is insufficient evidence to support the necessity of daily bed linen replacement in acute hospital settings without visible contamination.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infection Control in Healthcare Infection Control and Ventilation Nosocomial Infections in ICU

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
15 March 2026
Language
EN