The Ebola Disinfection Booth: Evaluation of an Enclosed Ultraviolet Light Booth for Disinfection of Contaminated Personal Protective Equipment Prior to Removal

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (10) ◽  
pp. 1226-1228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myreen E. Tomas ◽  
Jennifer L. Cadnum ◽  
Annette Jencson ◽  
Curtis J. Donskey
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Ultraviolet Light ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Infect Control Hosp ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Bacteriophage Ms2 ◽  
Ultraviolet C ◽  
Full Body

A portable booth designed to disinfect full-body coverage protective equipment before removal using ultraviolet-C radiation resulted in at least 3 log reductions in bacteriophage MS2 and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus within 3 minutes. The booth could be useful for disinfection of contaminated protective equipment before removal during care of Ebola patients.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2015;36(10):1226–1228

Utility of a Novel Reflective Marker Visualized by Flash Photography for Assessment of Personnel Contamination During Removal of Personal Protective Equipment

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 711-713 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myreen E. Tomas ◽  
Jennifer L. Cadnum ◽  
Thriveen S.C. Mana ◽  
Annette L. Jencson ◽  
Sreelatha Koganti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Infect Control Hosp ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Bacteriophage Ms2

In an experimental study, the frequency of contamination of healthcare personnel during removal of contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE) was similar for bacteriophage MS2 and a novel reflective marker visualized using flash photography. The reflective marker could be a useful tool to visualize and document personnel contamination during PPE removal.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016;37:711–713

scholarly journals Evaluation of no-touch technologies for decontamination of toys in pediatric healthcare settings

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanan Haydar ◽  
Jessica A Kumar ◽  
Jennifer L Cadnum ◽  
Emily Zangla ◽  
Claudia K Hoyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Clostridioides Difficile ◽  
Bacteriophage Ms2 ◽  
Ultraviolet C ◽  
High Level ◽  
Pediatric Healthcare

Abstract No-touch technologies could be useful to decontaminate shared toys in healthcare settings. A high-level disinfection cSabinet and electrostatic sprayer were effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), bacteriophage MS2, and Clostridioides difficile spores on toys. An ultraviolet-C light box was less effective but reduced MRSA and bacteriophage MS2 by >2 log10.

scholarly journals Ultraviolet-C as a Viable Reprocessing Method for Disposable Masks and Filtering Facepiece Respirators

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 801
Author(s):  
Talita Nicolau ◽  
Núbio Gomes Filho ◽  
Andrea Zille
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Multiple Methods ◽  
Ultraviolet C ◽  
Single Use ◽  
Uv C ◽  
New Strategies

In normal conditions, discarding single-use personal protective equipment after use is the rule for its users due to the possibility of being infected, particularly for masks and filtering facepiece respirators. When the demand for these protective tools is not satisfied by the companies supplying them, a scenario of shortages occurs, and new strategies must arise. One possible approach regards the disinfection of these pieces of equipment, but there are multiple methods. Analyzing these methods, Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) becomes an exciting option, given its germicidal capability. This paper aims to describe the state-of-the-art for UV-C sterilization in masks and filtering facepiece respirators. To achieve this goal, we adopted a systematic literature review in multiple databases added to a snowball method to make our sample as robust as possible and encompass a more significant number of studies. We found that UV-C’s germicidal capability is just as good as other sterilization methods. Combining this characteristic with other advantages makes UV-C sterilization desirable compared to other methods, despite its possible disadvantages.

Evaluation of a Sporicidal Peracetic Acid/Hydrogen Peroxide–Based Daily Disinfectant Cleaner

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (11) ◽  
pp. 1414-1416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhishek Deshpande ◽  
Thriveen S. C. Mana ◽  
Jennifer L. Cadnum ◽  
Annette C. Jencson ◽  
Brett Sitzlar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Peroxide ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Clostridium Difficile ◽  
Sodium Hypochlorite ◽  
Peracetic Acid ◽  
Infect Control Hosp ◽  
Organic Load ◽  
Methicillin Resistant

OxyCide Daily Disinfectant Cleaner, a novel peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide–based sporicidal disinfectant, was as effective as sodium hypochlorite for in vitro killing of Clostridium difficile spores, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and vancomcyin-resistant enterococci. OxyCide was minimally affected by organic load and was effective in reducing pathogen contamination in isolation roomsInfect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2014;35(11):1414–1416

scholarly journals Rapid Review of SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 Viability, Susceptibility to Treatment, and the Disinfection and Reuse of PPE, Particularly Filtering Facepiece Respirators

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
pp. 6117 ◽  
Author(s):  
José G. B. Derraik ◽  
William A. Anderson ◽  
Elizabeth A. Connelly ◽  
Yvonne C. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Ultraviolet Light ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Health Care Settings ◽  
The Impact

In the COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, hospitals are often stretched beyond capacity. There are widespread reports of dwindling supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly N95-type filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs), which are paramount to protect frontline medical/nursing staff, and to minimize further spread of the virus. We carried out a rapid review to summarize the existing literature on the viability of SARS-CoV-2, the efficacy of key potential disinfection procedures against the virus (specifically ultraviolet light and heat), and the impact of these procedures on FFR performance, material integrity, and/or fit. In light of the recent discovery of SARS-CoV-2 and limited associated research, our review also focused on the closely related SARS-CoV-1. We propose a possible whole-of-PPE disinfection solution for potential reuse that could be rapidly instituted in many health care settings, without significant investments in equipment.

scholarly journals Effect of Chlorhexidine Bathing and Other Infection Control Practices on the Benefits of Universal Glove and Gown (BUGG) Trial: A Subgroup Analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 734-737 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Morgan ◽  
Lisa Pineles ◽  
Michelle Shardell ◽  
Carol Sulis ◽  
Daniel H. Kett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Active Surveillance ◽  
Subgroup Analysis ◽  
Infect Control Hosp ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Chlorhexidine Bathing

AbstractWe report the results of a subgroup analysis of the Benefits of Universal Glove and Gown trial. In 20 intensive care units, the reduction in acquisition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus observed in this trial was observed in units also using chlorhexidine bathing and in those that previously performed active surveillance.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2015;00(0): 1–4

scholarly journals Differences in Hospital-Associated Multidrug-Resistant Organisms and Clostridium difficile Rates Using 2-Day versus 3-Day Definitions

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (11) ◽  
pp. 1417-1420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrijana Gombosev ◽  
Salah E. Fouad ◽  
Eric Cui ◽  
Chenghua Cao ◽  
Leah Terpstra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Clostridium Difficile ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Infect Control Hosp ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Organisms ◽  
Vancomycin Resistant

We surveyed infection prevention programs in 16 hospitals for hospital-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant enterococci, extended-spectrum β-lactamase, and multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter acquisition, as well as hospital-associated MRSA bacteremia and Clostridium difficile infection based on defining events as occurring >2 days versus >3 days after admission. The former resulted in significantly higher median rates, ranging from 6.76% to 45.07% higherInfect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2014;35(11):1417–1420

Perception vs Reality: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Carriage Among Healthcare Workers at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora E. Colburn ◽  
Jennifer Cadnum ◽  
Elizabeth Flannery ◽  
Shelley Chang ◽  
Curtis J. Donskey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Veterans Affairs ◽  
Infect Control Hosp ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Knowledge Deficit

In a prevalence study of 209 healthcare workers, 18 (8.6%) and 13 (6.2%) carried methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in their nares or on their hands, respectively. However, 100 (62%) of 162 workers completing an associated survey believed themselves to be colonized, revealing a knowledge deficit about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus epidemiology.Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol. 2015;37(1):110–112

The Feasibility of an Infection Control “Safe Zone” in a Spinal Cord Injury Unit

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 714-716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keshonna Lones ◽  
Swetha Ramanathan ◽  
Margaret Fitzpatrick ◽  
Jennifer N. Hill ◽  
Marylou Guihan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Healthcare Worker ◽  
Personal Protective Equipment ◽  
Safe Zone ◽  
Infect Control Hosp ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Cord Injury

We report on healthcare worker use of a safe zone (outside a 3-foot perimeter around the patient’s bed) and personal protective equipment in 2 inpatient spinal cord injury/disorder units. Workers remained within the safe zone during 22% of observations but were less compliant with personal protective equipment inside the zone.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016;37:714–716

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