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Mashup Score: 1Soap scum in drainage during the COVID-19 pandemic - 7 hour(s) ago
Hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection control in hospital settings. During the era of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) reinforced the importance of their established hand hygiene recommendations, which had already been widely implemented to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) among healthcare workers (HCWs). The WHO developed the
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Mashup Score: 3Effect of Air Flow Rate Over Time on SARS-CoV-2 Viability During Representative Sampling Using MD8 Airport Air Sampler - 19 hour(s) ago
Studies involving air sampling for SARS-CoV-2 commonly return either negative data or non-viable virus. We assessed the desiccative impact of time parameters during air sampling by aerosolising SARS-CoV-2 onto gelatine Sartorius MD8 AirPort filters; contaminated filters were then attached to a Sartorius MD8 AirPort and run at 50L/min up to 40 minutes. These filters were then analysed by viral plaque assay and qRT-PCR, results showed no significant difference in recovery of infectious virus or genomic copy numbers with increasing air sampled.
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Authors assessed the desiccative impact of time parameters during air sampling by aerosolising #SARSCoV2 onto gelatine filters; contaminated filters were attached to a MD8 AirPort and run at 50L/min. Sampling for 40 minutes or less did not reduce viability https://t.co/7lb9mxfEZK
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Mashup Score: 8Clostridioides difficile in Honduras: a genomic and phenotypic characterization of the persistent RT027 and emergent RT002 genotypes - 2 day(s) ago
Clostridioides (C.) difficile is an anaerobic enteropathogen of clinical relevance in hospital and community settings. Its ubiquitous presence in pets, livestock, food, and the environment, together with its ability to form spores, facilitates its survival and spread. Hypervirulent and multidrug-resistant genotypes have been previously reported from Central America.
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C. diff is ubiquitous in pets, livestock, food and the environment, which facilitates its survival & spread. Hypervirulent and MDR genotypes have been reported from Central America. This paper characterises 31 isolates from hospitals in Honduras ▶️https://t.co/oemuL8Pfn1
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We aim to comprehensively evaluate the implementation of the SanibitTMsystem in the ICU using individualized reminders and incentives and study the impact of these interventions on hand hygiene compliance in a 4 phased, prospective trial at a tertiary care hospital in the USA.
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Authors aim to comprehensively evaluate the implementation of the SanibitTMsystem in the ICU using individualized reminders and incentives. What impact do these interventions have on hand hygiene compliance in a 4 phased, prospective trial? 🙌https://t.co/EshukWSAes
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Candida (C.) spp. are significant pathogens for hospital acquired infections. Especially infections with C. auris have gained increased attention due to their transmissibility and resistance properties making new decolonization tools necessary. Far-UV-C radiation might be a new tool to inactivate Candida spp. independent of their resistance profile. The use of LEDs allows a flexible application of the radiation enabling e.g. the treatment of areas that are not accessible by the use of common antiseptics such as the throat or the middle ear.
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Far-UV-C radiation may inactivate Candida spp., independent of their resistance profile. The use of LEDs may enable the treatment of areas that are not accessible by the use of common antiseptics such as the throat or the middle ear 👂https://t.co/MagMvRL8w8
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Mashup Score: 1Evaluation of Disinfection Methods for Autonomous Mobile Robots Used in Hospital Logistics in Emergency Departments - 20 day(s) ago
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) have been increasingly used in hospital logistics, particularly in high-risk areas, such as Emergency Departments (EDs), to streamline operations, reduce staff fatigue, and minimize infection risks. However, their effective disinfection remains a critical concern, especially when it comes to solutions aimed at preventing spread of multi-drug-resistant organisms.
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Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are transforming hospital logistics, especially in Emergency Departments, by streamlining operations and reducing infection risk. New study evaluates disinfection methods for AMRs in real-life settings #RoboticsInHealthcare https://t.co/Egv6qyKcZN
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Mashup Score: 17Clinical Evaluation of MAP-1 Antimicrobial Coating on Patient Privacy Curtains: Insights from a Randomized Trial in a Hong Kong Hospital - 20 day(s) ago
Microorganisms, including multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), can persist on hospital surfaces, posing significant health risks. Patient privacy curtains (PPCs) are particularly vulnerable due to their porous nature, serving as potential reservoirs for pathogens.
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Microorganisms, including MDROs, persist on hospital surfaces, especially patient privacy curtains (PPCs). This study evaluates a multilevel antimicrobial polymer (MAP-1) coating on PPCs to reduce microbial loads and lower hospital-acquired infections 🦠https://t.co/WUbQqS9cRb
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Mashup Score: 8
Non-sterile, disposable medical gloves are essential for reducing the risk of cross-contamination in healthcare settings. However, glove boxes and unused gloves can become contaminated during the act of glove withdrawal, potentially increasing the risk of pathogen transmission.
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Non-sterile disposable medical gloves are essential for reducing cross-contamination in healthcare settings, but glove boxes and unused gloves can be contaminated. This study compared glove box surface contamination between novel and standard glove boxes 🧤https://t.co/BrdK9smzfy
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Mashup Score: 13Fighting AMR in a resource-limited setting: an integrated approach to infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship is the “best-buy” - 22 day(s) ago
The compounding problem of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a global health concern as they prolong hospital stays, increase healthcare costs, and cause long-term disability and avoidable deaths [1]. Of the 1.27 global bacterial AMR deaths in 2019, 63.5% were due to HAI [2]. A recent report estimated that there are 136 million healthcare-associated AMR infections annually [3]. Sub-Saharan African countries bear the highest burden attributable to bacterial AMR [4].
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👊Fighting AMR in a resource-limited setting: an integrated approach to infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship is crucial for success #AntimicrobialStewardship #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity ▶️https://t.co/7yMPaC9IcU
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Mashup Score: 4Effectiveness of Heating Hospital Sink Drainpipes for Reducing Bacterial Colonisation - 22 day(s) ago
Hospital sink drains act as reservoirs for nosocomial infection-causing bacteria. Drainpipe thermal disinfection unit (DTDU) inhibit or reduce bacterial colonisation by elevating drainpipes temperature. However, their effectiveness remains to be comprehensively evaluated.
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Hospital sink drains can harbor infection-causing bacteria. This study evaluated Drainpipe Thermal Disinfection Units (DTDUs) in preventing bacterial colonization in new metal drainpipes #HealthcareInnovation #InfectionPrevention https://t.co/Vufoqsva9q🏥
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Soap scum in drainage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hand hygiene is vital! The WHO's Five Moments for Hand Hygiene emphasizes using alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) for routine hygiene. Ensure sanitizers have at least 60% alcohol. https://t.co/3ZgADCRxv4