2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.05.033
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Surface cleaning effectiveness in a walk-in emergency care unit: Influence of a multifaceted intervention

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“…This procedure allowed the surfaces to dry up and consequently prevented the contact between sanitizing products and reagents from influencing relative light units (RLUs) and ACC values. (19) Adopted concepts and parameters In the visual inspection method, a surface was considered dirty when it showed the presence of at least one of the following items: dust, liquids, detritus (organic matter or not), ink stains, and glue. (19) The ATP bioluminescence assay was applied to measure the quantity of organic matter by using a portable luminometer (NGi 3M™ Clean-Trace™, St. Paul, MN) and a swab (3M™ Clean-Trace™ ATP Surface).…”
Section: Study Protocolmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…This procedure allowed the surfaces to dry up and consequently prevented the contact between sanitizing products and reagents from influencing relative light units (RLUs) and ACC values. (19) Adopted concepts and parameters In the visual inspection method, a surface was considered dirty when it showed the presence of at least one of the following items: dust, liquids, detritus (organic matter or not), ink stains, and glue. (19) The ATP bioluminescence assay was applied to measure the quantity of organic matter by using a portable luminometer (NGi 3M™ Clean-Trace™, St. Paul, MN) and a swab (3M™ Clean-Trace™ ATP Surface).…”
Section: Study Protocolmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…(19) Adopted concepts and parameters In the visual inspection method, a surface was considered dirty when it showed the presence of at least one of the following items: dust, liquids, detritus (organic matter or not), ink stains, and glue. (19) The ATP bioluminescence assay was applied to measure the quantity of organic matter by using a portable luminometer (NGi 3M™ Clean-Trace™, St. Paul, MN) and a swab (3M™ Clean-Trace™ ATP Surface). Collection was carried out in line with the directions of the manufacturer, according to which a pre-dampened swab must be scrubbed in an area of 100 cm 2 , first covering the area with a back and forth template, and then with an overlaid back and forth template, perpendicular to the first one, executing a twist movement so the entire swab is exposed to the surface.…”
Section: Study Protocolmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In this phase, when the question was raised about the purpose of the researcher during the collections in the PHC, the professionals were informed that it was an evaluation of the cleaning products used in the unit. [13][14][15] With the results obtained in phase I, an educational intervention program was defined and developed within the team in phase II. The objectives of the study were then clarified to all the participants (nursing team, hygiene and cleaning team, and coordination of the PHC).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…[13][14] The educational intervention consisted of a 60-minute lecture, a presentation of the results of phase I (diagnosis), standardization of C&D practices, and standardization of microfiber cloths. 15 With the standardization, surface C&D was established at a frequency of twice a day and whenever necessary. It was also decided to use microfiber cloths (80% viscose, 15% polypropylene, and 5% polyester) as, before the intervention program, cotton cloths or paper towels were used, depending on each professional's individual choice for how to carry out the C&D process.…”
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“…Studies suggest that visual assessment is not sufficient to ensure the quality of the process, and it is less efficient than quantitative methods in raising awareness about the need to improve sanitation practices (20) . The use of ATP-bioluminescence to assess and have feedback of results leads to greater awareness, collaboration, communication and education of cleaning and nursing staffs, and therefore, it improves the efficiency of practices (21)(22) . In this study, sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, PPV and NPV of visual inspection and ATP-bioluminescence were calculated using a microbiological culture (cut-off point of 2.5 CFU/cm²) as a "reference" test.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%