Archive for April, 2010

Evaluation of an alcohol-based power sanitizing system for decontamination of hospital rooms of patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage

April 14th, 2010

Jury LA et al. – A power sanitizing system that delivers a sanitizing mist of alcohol, rendered nonflammable by a carbon dioxide carrier, and a low concentration of quaternary ammonium compound, was easy to use, provided thorough coverage of surfaces, and significantly reduced vancomycin–resistant Enterococcus and methicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureus contamination on commonly touched hospital surfaces. However, it was not as consistently effective for elimination of pathogens as 10% bleach solution.
American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 38, Issue 3, Pages 234-236 (April 2010)

Trial of Universal Gloving with Emollient-Impregnated Gloves to Promote Skin Health and Prevent the Transmission of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit

April 14th, 2010

Bearman G et al. – Compared with contact precautions, universal gloving with emollient–impregnated gloves was associated with improved hand hygiene compliance and skin health. No statistically significant change in the rates of device–associated infection, CDI, or patient MDRO acquisition was observed. Universal gloving may be an alternative to contact precautions. read more

A Surgical Site Infection Cluster: The Process and Outcome of an Investigation—The Impact of an Alcohol-Based Surgical Antisepsis Product and Human Behavior

April 14th, 2010

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