Abstract
A dirty clinical environment or one that is heavily contaminated with microorganisms is one of the many factors that may contribute to the development of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). While the development of HAI can be complex and dependent on a number of issues, current healthcare literature recognizes the importance of the environment and contaminated equipment in addition to accessory factors (e.g., disinfectant efficacy, equipment design, healthcare service activity) that can affect an individual’s or organization’s ability to provide a safe environment for both patients and staff. This chapter addresses, from a nursing perspective, decontamination of the patient environment and equipment used to provide or enable patient care. It explores the role of nurses and nursing in addition to regulatory expectations, as well as the importance of patient and public perception related to cleanliness and the impact of this on both confidence of healthcare provider quality and the risk of infection.
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