Table 4 Summary of non-operative preventive measures
From: Current preventive measures for health-care associated surgical site infections: a review
Non-operative preventive measures | Summary | References |
|---|---|---|
Cleaning | • Hospital cleaning personnel should be made aware of their vital role in decreasing HAIs; they should be trained appropriately, adequately, and monitored | |
• Bleach solutions and hydrogen peroxide vapor have been shown to be effective decontaminating agents | ||
Waterborne transmission | • Replacement of tap water with sterile water may reduce infection rates | |
• Decontaminating hospital water supply may be an alternative | ||
Air filtration | • High-efficiency particulate air filters can help reduce airborne levels of aspergillus, MRSA, and P. aeruginosa | |
Anti-microbial copper alloy | • Incorporating copper-alloy in hospital surfaces may limit contamination and cross-transmission |