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Often times, long-term care patients have compromised immune systems due to age, making them more susceptible to contracting serious infections.One strategy for reducing the risk of spreading infections is creating a comprehensive respiratory protection program. Such a program helps organizations protect their staff if they are exposed to airborne pathogens, such as tuberculosis. Despite OSHA requirements, most long-term care facilities do not have a program in place, believing the risk of spreading serious infections is minimal.<\/p>\n<p>Source:\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.stericycle.com\/making-infection-control-a-top-priority-with-respiratory-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Making Infection Control a Top Priority With Respiratory Protection<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Infection control should be a top priority within any organization, but especially in long-term care settings. 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