An evaluation of cleaning practices at a teaching hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted the role of hospital-acquired infections in spreading epidemics. Adequately cleaning surfaces in patient rooms is an essential part of this fight to reduce the spread. Traditional audits, however, are insufficient. This study assesses surface cleaning practices using ultravoilet (UV) marker technology and the extent to which this technology can help improve cleaning audits and practices.

Methods

One hundred and forty-four audits (1,235 surfaces) were retrieved. UV-marker cleaning audits conducted at a major teaching hospital in 2018 after implementing a new cleaning protocol. In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with cleaning staff and supervisors.

Results

On average, 63% of surfaces were appropriately

SUBMITTER: Meyer J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7318966 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature