RESUMO
Ultraviolet light (UVL) room disinfection has emerged as an adjunct to manual cleaning of patient rooms. Two different no-touch UVL devices were implemented in 3 health system hospitals to reduce Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI). CDI rates at all 3 facilities remained unchanged following implementation of UVL disinfection. Preintervention CDI rates were generally low, and data from one hospital showed high compliance with manual cleaning, which may have limited the impact of UVL disinfection.
Assuntos
Clostridioides difficile , Infecções por Clostridium , Infecção Hospitalar , Clostridioides , Infecções por Clostridium/prevenção & controle , Infecção Hospitalar/prevenção & controle , Desinfecção , Humanos , Raios UltravioletaRESUMO
The Medical Specialty Preceptor Council of a large tertiary medical center selected prioritization as a theme to address with medical specialty registered nurse preceptors. Activities included exploration of the literature, personal reflection on preceptor experiences, and creation of a project that culminated in a preceptor forum. The forum included interactive poster stations staged for a drop-in session for preceptors. The stations were developed and staffed by Council members using research and ideas from colleagues.