Over the past decade, there is excellent evidence in the scientific literature that
contaminated environmental surfaces and noncritical patient care items play an important …

Abstract According to World Health Organization, every year in the European Union, 4
million patients acquire a healthcare associated infection. Even though some …

Background Ultraviolet C (UVC) light has been used to inactivate several pathogens. Unlike
conventional 254-nm UVC, 222-nm UVC is harmless to mammalian cells. Aim To investigate …

Healthcare professionals have questions about the infection prevention effectiveness of
contemporary laundry processes for healthcare textiles (HCTs). Current industrial laundry …

Background Despite a plethora of wipes available for use in health care facilities, there is a
paucity of articles describing wipe composition, potential interactions between wipes and …

Chemical disinfection is an indispensable means of preventing infection. This holds true for
healthcare settings, but also for all other settings where transmission of pathogens poses a …

We identified several factors affecting the use of quaternary ammonium-based (Quat)
disinfectant in our facility. Microfiber wipers, cotton towels, and 1 of 2 types of disposable …

Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection technologies are well-known tools for microbial prevention in
indoor public places which are frequently employed for disinfecting air, surfaces, and water …

Background As an important reservoir for hospital-acquired infections, environmental
surfaces have long been targeted by interventions to improve cleaning and disinfection …

Background Antimicrobial resistance has become an urgent global health priority. Basic
hygiene practices and cleaning and disinfection of the hospital environment are key in …