iPads, droids, and bugs: Infection prevention for mobile handheld devices at the point of care

Manning, Mary Lou; Davis, James; Sparnon, Erin; Ballard, Raylene

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2013.03.304

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“…Recommendations to make the dissemination of bacteria difficult include the use of a transparent cover on keyboards, made of a material that is resistant to the products used in periodical disinfection; the use of gloves when typing; hands hygiene; and the establishment of computer use policies by the Committee of Hospital Infection Control. (11) Regarding the contamination of the two telephones from the nursing and the administrative center, S. haemolyticus was found. Telephones were another source with a high potential for contamination, as they are collectively and frequently used, mainly by the nursing team, which performs most of the therapeutic procedures.…”

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Contaminação de equipamentos em unidade de terapia intensiva

Cordeiro

Oliveira²,

Fernandes

et al. 2015

Acta paul. enferm.

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Objective: To assess the contamination of equipment in an intensive care unit before and after the cleaning/ disinfection routine. Methods: The researchers used 26 sterile swabs, moistened in 0.9% saline solution, rolled in their own axis, before and immediately after cleaning/disinfection, on surfaces of collectively handled equipment in an intensive care unit, for laboratory culture. Results: In pre-disinfection, all computer keyboards presented growth of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus; Staphylococcus hominis was found on the workbench of drug preparation and in the electrocardiogram machine; and Staphylococcus haemolyticus was found on the telephone and on the service schedule chart. The keyboards remained contaminated after being cleaned. The bench also presented Pseudomonas aeruginosa after the use of a multi-purpose cleaning product. Pieces of equipment disinfected with 70% alcohol did not present bacterial growth. Conclusion: The contamination of equipment in the studied intensive care unit was confirmed, as well as the efficacy of 70% alcohol in its disinfection. ResumoObjetivo: Analisar a contaminação de equipamentos em uma unidade de terapia intensiva antes e após a rotina de limpeza/desinfecção. Métodos: Foram utilizados 26 swabs estéreis umedecidos com soro fisiológico 0,9%, rolados em seu próprio eixo, antes e imediatamente depois da limpeza/desinfecção, sobre superfícies de equipamentos de manipulação coletiva em uma unidade de terapia intensiva, para realização de cultura laboratorial. Resultados: Na pré-desinfecção, todos os teclados de computadores apresentaram crescimento de Staphylococcus coagulase negativo; na bancada de preparo de medicação e no aparelho de eletrocardiograma foi encontrado Staphylococcus hominis; no telefone e na escala de serviço foi encontrado Staphylococcus haemolyticus. Os teclados continuaram contaminados após limpeza. Na bancada também foi encontrado Pseudomonas aeruginosa após uso de limpador multiuso. Nos equipamentos desinfetados com álcool 70% não houve crescimento bacteriano. Conclusão: A contaminação de equipamentos na unidade de terapia intensiva foi comprovada, assim como a eficiência do álcool a 70% na desinfecção.

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Contaminação de equipamentos em unidade de terapia intensiva

Cordeiro

Oliveira²,

Fernandes

et al. 2015

Acta paul. enferm.

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“…Manning et al (2013) published an iPad cleaning bundle and disinfection methods, but disinfection of MPs is still ignored [3,58].…”

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“…This technology includes personal computers, pagers, mobile hand-held devices (MHDs) (wireless tablets such as iPad, droids, etc.) and mobile phones (MPs), in which improvements have been made at a staggering speed over the past 20 years [1][2][3]. MPs and MHDs help accelerate in-hospital flow of medical information and information sharing and querying, and contribute to communications in the event of emergencies through their application and access to wireless media technology [1,2].…”

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Are healthcare workers’ mobile phones a potential source of nosocomial infections? Review of the literature

Ülger

Dilek

Esen

et al. 2015

J Infect Dev Ctries

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Mobile communication devices help accelerate in-hospital flow of medical information, information sharing and querying, and contribute to communications in the event of emergencies through their application and access to wireless media technology. Healthcare-associated infections remain a leading and high-cost problem of global health systems despite improvements in modern therapies. The objective of this article was to review different studies on the relationship between mobile phones (MPs) and bacterial crosscontamination and report common findings. Thirty-nine studies published between 2005 and 2013 were reviewed. Of these, 19 (48.7%) identified coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS), and 26 (66.7%) identified Staphylococcus aureus; frequency of growth varied. The use of MPs by healthcare workers increases the risk of repetitive cyclic contamination between the hands and face (e.g., nose, ears, and lips), and differences in personal hygiene and behaviors can further contribute to the risks. MPs are rarely cleaned after handling. They may transmit microorganisms, including multiple resistant strains, after contact with patients, and can be a source of bacterial cross-contamination. To prevent bacterial contamination of MPs, hand-washing guidelines must be followed and technical standards for prevention strategies should be developed.Key words: healthcare workers; mobile phones; bacteria; nosocomial infection; contamination. J Infect Dev Ctries IntroductionThe rapid progress of modern technology has contributed not only to medical fields, but also to the development of technologies for individual use. This technology includes personal computers, pagers, mobile hand-held devices (MHDs) (wireless tablets such as iPad, droids, etc.) and mobile phones (MPs), in which improvements have been made at a staggering speed over the past 20 years [1][2][3]. MPs and MHDs help accelerate in-hospital flow of medical information and information sharing and querying, and contribute to communications in the event of emergencies through their application and access to wireless media technology [1,2]. As technology in this area has evolved, MHDs that provide laboratory and imaging results, patient data, and photographic images are being used by physicians during bedside rounds to engage clinicians, residents, and students. Healthcare workers (HCWs) access pharmaceutical knowledge and literature by MPs and MHDs, which facilitates learning and clinical performance [4,5]. It is possible,

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“…A recent study addressed the potential of mobile handheld devices (MHDs; eg, iPads) to serve as reservoirs for potential pathogens and created the iPBundle. 453 The iPBundle includes (1) use of a waterproof, nonporous MHD case; (2) disinfection of the MHD as per institutional policies for noncritical items; (3) regular disinfection by setting an alarm on the MHD; and (4) hand hygiene before and after MHD use.…”

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Infection Prevention and Control Guideline for Cystic Fibrosis: 2013 Update

Saiman

Siegel

LiPuma

et al. 2014

Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol.

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The 2013 Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) Guideline for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) was commissioned by the CF Foundation as an update of the 2003 Infection Control Guideline for CF. During the past decade, new knowledge and new challenges provided the following rationale to develop updated IP&C strategies for this unique population:1. The need to integrate relevant recommendations from evidence-based guidelines published since 2003 into IP&C practices for CF. These included guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and key professional societies, including the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). During the past decade, new evidence has led to a renewed emphasis on source containment of potential pathogens and the role played by the contaminated healthcare environment in the transmission of infectious agents. Furthermore, an increased understanding of the importance of the application of implementation science, monitoring adherence, and feedback principles has been shown to increase the effectiveness of IP&C guideline recommendations.2. Experience with emerging pathogens in the non-CF population has expanded our understanding of droplet transmission of respiratory pathogens and can inform IP&C strategies for CF. These pathogens include severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and the 2009 influenza A H1N1. Lessons learned about preventing transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and multidrug-resistant gram-negative pathogens in non-CF patient populations also can inform IP&C strategies for CF.

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iPads, droids, and bugs: Infection prevention for mobile handheld devices at the point of care

Cited by 46 publications

References 19 publications

Contaminação de equipamentos em unidade de terapia intensiva

Contaminação de equipamentos em unidade de terapia intensiva

Are healthcare workers’ mobile phones a potential source of nosocomial infections? Review of the literature

Infection Prevention and Control Guideline for Cystic Fibrosis: 2013 Update

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