Feb 21, 2023 | Scientific content
Employer Responsibilities A. Employers must launder workers’ personal protective garments or uniforms that are contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Laundry Facilities and Equipment A. . Maintain the receiving area for contaminated...
Feb 7, 2023 | Scientific content
Before 1970, U.S. hospitals conducted regularly scheduled culturing of the air and environmental surfaces (e.g., floors, walls, and table tops). By 1970, CDC and the American Hospital Association (AHA) were advocating the discontinuation of routine environmental...
May 22, 2022 | Scientific content
Housekeeping surfaces require regular cleaning and removal of soil and dust. Dry conditions favor the persistence of gram-positive cocci (e.g., coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp.) in dust and on surfaces, whereas moist, soiled environments favor the growth and...
May 17, 2022 | Scientific content
The number and types of microorganisms present on environmental surfaces are influenced by the following factors: a. number of people in the environment, b. amount of activity, c. amount of moisture, d. presence of material capable of supporting microbial growth, e....
May 15, 2022 | Scientific content
Although microbiologically contaminated surfaces can serve as reservoirs of potential pathogens, these surfaces generally are not directly associated with transmission of infections to either staff or patients. The transferral of microorganisms from environmental...
