The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiology (location, microbial load, microbiome, presence/absence biofilm and pathogens, including ESKAPE-Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa Enterobacter species, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles) bacterial contamination on intensive care units (ICUs) surfaces. Fifty-seven high-touched surfaces were collected from adult, paediatric neonatal ICUs two large public...

Organisms causing healthcare associated infections can be sourced from the inanimate environment around patients. Residing in a biofilm increases chances of these organisms persisting environment. We aimed to characterise bacterial environmental contamination, genetically and physiologically, relate this general intensive care unit (ICU) cleanliness.Cleanliness was determined by adenosine triphosphate (ATP) measurements 95 high-touch objects. Bacteriological samples were obtained same sites...

The evaluation of workers as potential reservoirs and disseminators pathogenic bacteria has been described a strategy for the prevention control healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). aim this study was to evaluate presence Enterobacteriaceae in oral cavity at an oncology hospital Midwest region Brazil, well characterize phenotypic profile isolates. Saliva samples 294 from hospital's healthcare support teams were collected. Microbiological procedures performed according standard...

Abstract Objective: Assess the accumulation of protein and biofilm on inner surfaces new flexible gastroscope (FG) channels after 30 60 days patient use full reprocessing. Design: Clinical study in FG channels. Setting: Endoscopy service a public hospital. Methods: First, we tested an clinical before implementation revised reprocessing protocol (phase 1 baseline; n = 1). After replacement by ones protocol, 3 FGs were 2; 3) 3; 3), same phase 2 3. Their biopsy, air, water, air/water junction...

This cross-sectional study, performed in an oncology hospital Goiania, aimed to characterize the prevalence of oral colonization and antimicrobial susceptibility Pseudomonas spp. isolated from saliva healthcare workers. Microorganisms were subjected biochemical tests, profile, phenotypic detection. Of 76 participants colonized with Gram negative bacilli, 12 (15.8%) harbored all isolates, P. aeruginosa (75.0%), stutzeri (16.7%), fluorescens (8.3%), resistant cefoxitin, therefore likely be...

The aim of the study was to analyze epidemiological and microbiological aspects oral colonization by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus health care workers in a cancer hospital. Interview saliva sampling were performed with 149 workers. Antimicrobial resistance determined disk diffusion minimum inhibitory concentration. Polymerase Chain Reaction, Internal Transcribed Spacer-Polymerase Reaction Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis for genotypic characterization Staphylococcus. Risk factors...

Forced-air drying (FAD) cabinets are recommended for storage of reprocessed endoscopes, but financial constraints prevent their universal application. The study aimed to determine bacterial contamination in flexible gastroscopes (FG) channels after storage, a cabinet with filtered air and UV lights, without FAD.Eight FG clinical use an endoscopy service large Brazilian hospital were sampled: immediately "Time zero" (N = 50), 12 h 1" 25), 60 2" 25) reprocessing. Following flush-brush-flush...

Background Timely detection of cleaning failure is critical for quality assurance within Sterilising Service Units (SSUs). Rapid Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) testing provides a real time and quantitative indication cellular contaminants, when used to measure surface or device cleanliness. The aim this study was investigate the use an ATP algorithm whether it could be as routine step, monitor surgical instruments cleanliness in SSUs prior sterilisation. Methods Cleanliness monitoring using...

Intensive care units are considered critical areas of a hospital, due to patient’s high risk for infections. The setting these constitutes potential reservoir pathogenic microorganisms, which may be conveyed susceptible hosts such as newborns and children. aim this study was detect the presence coagulase-negative Staphylococcus on surfaces equipment in intensive careunits public maternity ward Goiânia, Goiás. research conducted three units, two pediatric one neonatal. Sample collection...

Abstract The impact of repeated in-hospital reprocessing on 100% cotton fabric continues to be debated. We analyzed the properties surgical gowns and drapes over 15 months clinical use. amount linting fibers water absorption rate increased significantly, but microbial blood penetration was preserved.

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Retrospective epidemiological study, carried out in 2009, to analyze healthcare-associated infection rates cancer patients, according site, lethality and data were collected from records filed at the institution's Hospital Infection Control Service (SCIH), between 2004 2008.The project was submitted approved by Research Ethics Committee.Regarding healthcare rate, it observed that 8.24% (5,821) of episodes occurred during period.These ranged 6.51% (1,017) 10.82% (1,790) 2007, with a standard...

The pre-cleaning of reusable medical devices is essential for successful cleaning, as it prevents biofilm formation that can compromise disinfection and sterilization. This study aimed to reflect on the recommendations regarding carried out in care units, such wards, based from guidelines/standards related this important step device reprocessing. However, units are not unanimous contrast with detailed reprocessing Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD). topic an unresolved issue,...

Objective: to analyze the use of quality assessment indicators and their implementation improve in processing health products. Method: a mixed-methods study with multiple case approach using Structure, Process Results elaboration plan Appreciative Inquiry, carried out four central sterile supply departments from hospital units. Results: for Cleaning stage presented 47.8% compliance Structure 59.0% Process: addition 71.8% products were clean. In Preparation operational stage, 50.0% 66.7%...

Objetivo: analisar o uso de indicadores avaliação da qualidade e suas implementações para melhoria do processamento produtos saúde. Método: estudo misto, com abordagem casos múltiplos utilizando estrutura, processo resultado a construção um planejamento investigação apreciativa, realizado em quatro centros material esterilização unidades hospitalares. Resultados: os etapa limpeza apresentaram 47,8% conformidade 59,0% 71,8% estavam limpos. Na operacional preparo, 50,0% dos resultados...

Objetivo: analizar el uso y la implementación de indicadores evaluación calidad para mejorar del procesamiento productos salud. Método: estudio mixto, con enfoque casos múltiples que usa estructura, proceso resultado elaboración una planificación mediante investigación apreciativa, realizado en cuatro centros material esterilización unidades hospitalarias. Resultados: los etapa limpieza mostraron un 47,8% conformidad 59,0% 71,8% estaban limpios. En operativa preparación, se registró 50,0%...

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar os fatores associados ao conhecimento dos Agentes Comunitários de Saúde (ACS) sobre tuberculose. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado com 110 ACS. Utilizou-se um questionário para avaliar o tuberculose pulmonar (componente 1) e as funções laborais ACS no Programa Nacional Controle Tuberculose 2). O nível conhecimento, acordo escores transformados em uma escala 0 a 100, foi classificado como: 0-50% (baixo), 51-75% (mediano) mais 75% (alto). A regressão múltipla...