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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Published inInfection control and hospital epidemiology Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 474 - 476
Main Authors Wang, Tina Z, Simon, Matthew S, Westblade, Lars F, Saiman, Lisa, Furuya, E Yoko, Calfee, David P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cambridge University Press 01.04.2021
Subjects
Disease control
Disease prevention
Emergency medical care
Hemodialysis
Hospitals
Infections
Nursing
Observational studies
Pathogens
Patients
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Summary: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.
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ISSN:0899-823X
1559-6834
DOI:10.1017/ice.2020.466