- Domestic laundering machines used by healthcare workers may not effectively decontaminate uniforms, leading to potential infection control challenges and antimicrobial resistance concerns.
- Six machines assessed showed insufficient decontamination, presence of pathogenic bacteria, and antibiotic resistance genes.
- Recommendations include revising guidelines for laundering healthcare worker uniforms, using approved detergents with proven disinfection efficacy, and renewing machines every 4 years.
Source: PLOS ONE
