| Title | Quantitative characterization of high-touch surfaces in emergency departments and hemodialysis facilities. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2021 |
| Authors | Wang TZ, Simon MS, Westblade LF, Saiman L, E Furuya Y, Calfee DP |
| Journal | Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pagination | 474-476 |
| Date Published | 2021 04 |
| ISSN | 1559-6834 |
| Keywords | Disinfection, 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. |
| DOI | 10.1017/ice.2020.466 |
| Alternate Journal | Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol |
| PubMed ID | 33021193 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC8034595 |
| Grant List | T32 AI007613 / AI / NIAID NIH HHS / United States UL1 TR002384 / TR / NCATS NIH HHS / United States |
Related Faculty:
Lars Westblade, Ph.D.