Quantitative characterization of high-touch surfaces in emergency departments and hemodialysis facilities

Quantitative characterization of high-touch surfaces in emergency departments and hemodialysis facilities

An observational study was conducted to characterize high-touch surfaces in emergency departments and hemodialysis facilities. Certain surfaces were touched with much greater frequency than others. A small number of surfaces accounted for the majority of touch episodes. Prioritizing disinfection of...

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Veröffentlicht in:Infection control and hospital epidemiology 2021-04, Vol.42 (4), p.474-476
Hauptverfasser: Wang, Tina Z, Simon, Matthew S, Westblade, Lars F, Saiman, Lisa, Furuya, E Yoko, Calfee, David P
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Disease control
Disease prevention
Emergency medical care
Hemodialysis
Hospitals
Infections
Nursing
Observational studies
Pathogens
Patients
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Zusammenfassung:An observational study was conducted to characterize high-touch surfaces in emergency departments and hemodialysis facilities. Certain surfaces were touched with much greater frequency than others. A small number of surfaces accounted for the majority of touch episodes. Prioritizing disinfection of these surfaces may reduce pathogen transmission within healthcare environments.
ISSN:0899-823X
1559-6834
DOI:10.1017/ice.2020.466