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And more infection control infractions are in the top 10 list that surveyors noted in 2014 surveys (see charts of the 2014 survey data below).

It should be appreciated that protective gowns are not new in the hospital setting. Similarly, the concern for infection control dates back even before the days of Florence Nightingale.

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It is important to look closely at the infection situation in each region and find an appropriate time to start the campaign. Some people may be planning to go on a tour or return to their hometowns.