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

TitleQuantitative characterization of high-touch surfaces in emergency departments and hemodialysis facilities.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsWang TZ, Simon MS, Westblade LF, Saiman L, E Furuya Y, Calfee DP
JournalInfect Control Hosp Epidemiol
Volume42
Issue4
Pagination474-476
Date Published2021 04
ISSN1559-6834
KeywordsDisinfection, Emergency Service, Hospital, Humans, Renal Dialysis, Touch
Abstract

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.

DOI10.1017/ice.2020.466
Alternate JournalInfect Control Hosp Epidemiol
PubMed ID33021193
PubMed Central IDPMC8034595
Grant ListT32 AI007613 / AI / NIAID NIH HHS / United States
UL1 TR002384 / TR / NCATS NIH HHS / United States
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