Update on potential interventions to reduce the risk for transmission of health care-associated pathogens from floors and sinks - 26/10/23
Highlights |
• | There are plausible mechanisms for dispersal of organisms from floors and sinks. |
• | Practical measures are needed to address floor and sink contamination. |
• | Ultraviolet-C and electrostatic spray technologies can disinfect floors. |
• | Wearing slippers can reduce acquisition of pathogens on feet. |
• | Drain covers, foam disinfectants, and modified sink designs may be effective. |
Abstract |
Health care facility floors and sink drains and other wastewater drainage sites are universally contaminated with potential pathogens and there are plausible mechanisms by which organisms can be disseminated from these sites. However, floors and sink drains are not addressed as potential sources of pathogen transmission in most health care facilities. One factor that has hindered progress in addressing floors and sinks has been the lack of practical and effective measures to reduce the risk for dissemination of organisms from these sites. This article provides an update on some of the potential interventions being used to reduce the risk for transmission of health care-associated pathogens from floors and sinks. Practical approaches to address these sites of contamination are emphasized.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key Words : Disinfection, Ultraviolet-C, Clostridioides difficile, Methicillin-resistant, Staphylococcus aureus
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| Funding/support: This work was supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs. |
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| Conflicts of interest: Research support to institution from Pfizer, Clorox, and Ecolab. |
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| This article was published as part of a supplement supported by STERIS Corporation, Advanced Sterilization Products, Inc., GOJO Industries, Inc., and IDEATE Medical, Inc. The opinions or views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the funders. |
Vol 51 - N° 11S
P. A120-A125 - novembre 2023 Retour au numéro
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