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National average costs for traditional basin bathing
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To flush or not to flush; disposable vs. basin bath?
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Healthcare Purchasing News. September 2004.
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What The Experts Say About The Importance of Bathing
Excerpts from various studies/articles, 1990-2001. Contains key points of several articles detailing the positive benefits of patient bathing, including those pertaining to patient health, social and comfort issues
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Clark AP, John LD
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Nurse and patient hygiene measures could save money and lives
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Splish splash: what's taking a bath in your hospital's water system?
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Waterborne nosocomial infections
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What the experts say about hospital tap water & basin bath water contamination
Excerpts from various studies/articles, 1990-2002.
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