Date of Presentation

5-4-2023 12:00 AM

College

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

Contaminated environmental surfaces are responsible for acquisition of healthcare associated infections. In 2002 there were approximately 1.7 million healthcare associated infections, resulting in about 99,000 annual deaths. Appropriate disinfection of environmentally contaminated surfaces are required to reduce transmission of pathogens. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence is being used in hospital settings to audit the cleanliness in the hospital settings. However, there is a paucity of literature in different healthcare settings outside of hospital settings. This may unintentionally result in a more relaxed cleaning protocol in outpatient settings.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of disinfecting protocol in osteopathic family medicine offices using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence.

Conclusion: The findings from this study reveal a significant disparity in outcomes between the two sample locations, Location A (Mid-torso) and Location B (Edge). Location A demonstrated a relatively low failure rate in both initial and terminal samples, indicating successful outcomes. In contrast, Location B consistently displayed a 100% failure rate, emphasizing the need for more care and attention when cleaning the edge of the examination table to ensure better outcomes.

Keywords

Examination Table, Disinfection, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Healthcare Associated Infections

Disciplines

Bacterial Infections and Mycoses | Epidemiology | Equipment and Supplies | Family Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Patient Safety | Quality Improvement | Virus Diseases

Document Type

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May 4th, 12:00 AM

The Effectiveness of Examination Table Cleaning Protocols in Osteopathic Family Medicine Offices

Contaminated environmental surfaces are responsible for acquisition of healthcare associated infections. In 2002 there were approximately 1.7 million healthcare associated infections, resulting in about 99,000 annual deaths. Appropriate disinfection of environmentally contaminated surfaces are required to reduce transmission of pathogens. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence is being used in hospital settings to audit the cleanliness in the hospital settings. However, there is a paucity of literature in different healthcare settings outside of hospital settings. This may unintentionally result in a more relaxed cleaning protocol in outpatient settings.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of disinfecting protocol in osteopathic family medicine offices using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence.

Conclusion: The findings from this study reveal a significant disparity in outcomes between the two sample locations, Location A (Mid-torso) and Location B (Edge). Location A demonstrated a relatively low failure rate in both initial and terminal samples, indicating successful outcomes. In contrast, Location B consistently displayed a 100% failure rate, emphasizing the need for more care and attention when cleaning the edge of the examination table to ensure better outcomes.

 

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