The potential risks of Legionella arising from ligature-resistant fixtures.
Am J Infect Control
; 52(3): 344-348, 2024 Mar.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37604209
ABSTRACT
To provide a safe environment, behavioral health settings must adhere to "ligature-resistant" protocols for patients at risk of harm to themselves or others. However, certain bathroom ligature-resistant fixtures alter environmental controls, such as sinks and showerheads, and increase the risk of water-borne pathogens due to low water output settings, highlighting the importance of an interdisciplinary water management program. We describe how ligature-resistant water fixtures may have been associated with a possible case of hospital-associated Legionellosis.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Legionelose
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Legionella
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Infect Control
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA