“It has also been observed that the use of HPV systems has had a psychological impact on hospital staff, with carers being reminded of the importance of hygiene and subsequently maintaining stricter cleaning practices. This should be noted as a further contributing factor in the reduction of CPE cases at the hospital.”
Turner-Gardner et al.
Head of Nursing – Infection Prevention & Tissue Viability, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Microbiologist for Decontamination, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust Audit & Surveillance Officer, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust
Background
Public Health England’s recommendations for identifying and isolating patients upon admission to reduce cases of CPE were not feasible for the University Hospital of South Manchester due to the high volume of cases.
Method
Alongside other screening methods, Inivos’ HPV system was applied to decontaminate the environment following discharge or transfer of each patient known to be infected with CPE.
Result
With regard to preventing cases of CPE, Inivos’ HPV system was a highly effective decontamination mechanism in this clinical setting.
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