Patient Equipment Decontamination Can Impact Infection Control

Quick and effective decontamination of shared patient equipment is essential


Covid-19 and flu season may mean patient equipment could quickly become a finite resource, according to an article on the National Health Executive website.

Without being effectively and routinely cleaned,  crucial medical equipment can become contaminated by bodily fluids and infectious agents.

Contaminated equipment quickly becomes a key vector for the spread of pathogens.

Quick and effective decontamination of shared patient equipment is therefore essential to limit the spread of harmful disease.

Research suggests long-term care homes should step up cleaning procedures after it finds shared medical equipment is at high risk of contamination by the novel coronavirus, according to an article on the CBC website.

Read the full National Health Executive article.

 

 



October 1, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control


Recent Posts

IAQ and Infection Mitigation: Plans Into Actions

To support quality patient care and ensure compliance, managers must stay ahead of environmental and IAQ risks.


Case Study: How NYU Langone Rebuilt for Resilience After Superstorm Sandy

Although the damage was severe, it provided a valuable opportunity for NYU Langone to assess structural vulnerabilities and increase facility resilience.


Dayton Children's Hospital Announces New Rehabilitative Services Building

The new location will feature convenient surface parking, outdoor space to aid in healing and a single-level layout.


The Debate on Laundering Microfibers in Healthcare

Should microfibers be single-use or reusable? Researchers have opinions on both.


Construction Begins for New Cancer Center at OhioHealth's Administrative Campus

The project’s completion date is estimated for late 2028.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.