The online survey was conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Advanced Sterilization Products. Other key findings from the survey include the following:
• Nearly 99 percent of respondents understand that the cleanliness of patient rooms has an impact on the spread of infections in hospitals.
• 75 percent of respondents believe it is more important to choose a hospital based on lower infection rates rather than on convenience when in a non-emergency situation.
• An overwhelming number (94 percent) of respondents would prefer seeking care at a hospital that uses the latest technology available for preventing the spread of infection.
Read the company news release about consumer perception of infection control.
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