An audit of the use of manual handling equipment and their microbiological flora - implications for infection control

被引：8

作者：

Barnett, J

Thomlinson, D

Perry, C

Marshall, R

MacGowan, AP

机构：

[1] Worcester Royal Infirm, Worcester WR1 3AS, England

[2] Southmead Gen Hosp, Dept Microbiol, Bristol BS10 5NB, Avon, England

[3] Southmead Gen Hosp, Dept Infect Control, Bristol BS10 5NB, Avon, England

[4] United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust, Bristol BS2 8HW, Avon, England

来源：

JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION | 1999年 / 43卷 / 04期

关键词：

infection control; prevention; equipment;

D O I：

10.1016/S0195-6701(99)90428-0

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

A review of the use of manual handling aids in two hospitals found equipment was employed on a multi-patient basis with inadequate cleaning. Sampling with a Casella slit sampler demonstrated frequent contamination by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficile of fabric aids. Recommendations for care of equipment are made. (C) 1999 The Hospital Infection Society.

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页码：309 / 313

页数：5