Evidence that contaminated surfaces contribute to the transmission of hospital pathogens and an overview of strategies to address contaminated surfaces in hospital settings

Staphylococcus spp. resistentes em hemoculturas e superfícies hospitalares e a segurança do paciente

“…15,17 Contamination lying around the ICU patients was observed in the present study in 95% of the collected samples. For positive Gram, we observed a higher prevalence of bacteria from the group of coagulase-negative Staphylococci -CoNS (76.92%) in relation to the species Staphylococcus aureus (23.07%).…”

“…13 The tracking of these microorganisms by appropriate methods, should be extended not only to laboratory testing of patients, particularly blood cultures, but also to the environment which the patients rests, like inanimate surfaces near then, given that different resistant organisms have been reported as possible causes of crossinfection. [13][14][15] Nosocomial infections can be controlled through effective measures that interfere with the microorganism transmission process, such as frequent hand washing, proper cleaning of equipment and surfaces of beds, the use of personal protective equipment and the adoption of aseptic measures. 15 This study aimed to evaluate the presence and resistance profile of Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative Staphylococci resistant to oxacillin isolated in surfaces and blood cultures in an Intensive Care Unit of an emergency hospital in the city of Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil.…”

“…[13][14][15] Nosocomial infections can be controlled through effective measures that interfere with the microorganism transmission process, such as frequent hand washing, proper cleaning of equipment and surfaces of beds, the use of personal protective equipment and the adoption of aseptic measures. 15 This study aimed to evaluate the presence and resistance profile of Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative Staphylococci resistant to oxacillin isolated in surfaces and blood cultures in an Intensive Care Unit of an emergency hospital in the city of Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil. …”

Probiotic-Based Sanitation as Alternatives to Chemical Disinfectants

“…Известно, что любые поверхности являются резервуаром для микроорганизмов и способствуют передаче патогенов, увеличивая риск перекрестного за-грязнения через опосредованный контакт с па-циентом [14,15]. Процедуры очистки и дезин-фекции объектов окружающей среды нацелены на снижение подобных рисков для поддержа-ния санитарно-эпидемиологического благо-получия в учреждениях здравоохранения.…”

Evaluation of Three Surface Friction Techniques for the Removal of Organic Matter

“…In that sense, it is proven that cleaning and/or disinfection of the environment can reduce environmental surface contamination, contributing to reduce healthcare-associated infections. [1][2] On the other hand, many researchers have demonstrated that workers in charge of cleaning/disinfection of commonly touched environmental surfaces do not clean them adequately. Considering the understanding of the importance of the role played by the environment in the transmission of microorganisms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HISPAC) recommend particular attention towards cleaning and disinfection of commonly touched surfaces that are close to patients, and that healthcare facilities should ensure adequate compliance by professionals to these procedures.…”