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headsets-for-shared-medical-environments In modern healthcare environments, infection prevention has become more critical than ever. Hospitals, clinics, and telehealth centers rely on strict hygiene protocols to reduce the spread of pathogens. While most professionals focus on sterilizing medical instruments and surfaces, one overlooked item continues to circulate between staff members: shared communication devices such as headsets . Headsets are now widely used in hospitals for telehealth consultations, virtual rounding, nursing station communication, and administrative coordination. In busy clinical settings, a single headset may be used by several nurses, residents, and administrative staff throughout a shift. This shared usage creates a potential pathway for bacteria and viruses to spread. Hospital-Acquired Infections ( HAIs ) remain a major concern worldwide. Pathogens like Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA ) and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria can survive...