Public Health since the beginning: Neonatal incubators safety in a clinical setting
Several studies demonstrated the role of environmental cleaning as an effective measure to contain the spread of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) [1 –4]: in fact, it has been widely reported that various pathogens (e.g. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium difficile, Serratia Marcescens, Norovirus, etc.) could survive for long periods on environmental surfaces and medical equipment [5,6]. These pathogens can be directly tra nsferred to the patients’ skin by direct contact of contaminated surfaces/equipment or indirectly via the hands of healthcare workers [7].
Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: M. Fattorini, G. Buonocore, D. Lenzi, S. Burgassi, R.M.R. Cardaci, K.P. Biermann, G. Cevenini, G. Messina Source Type: research