A spatiotemporal simulation study on the transmission of harmful microorganisms through connected healthcare workers in a hospital ward setting, BMC Infectious Diseases

Conclusion: Spatiotemporal behaviour and social mixing patterns of healthcare can change the expected number of hand transmissions and spread of harmful microorganisms by super-spreaders in a closed healthcare setting. These insights can be used to evaluate spatiotemporal safety behaviours and develop infection prevention and control strategies.
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