Abstract
ISSUE: Sensored (automatic) faucets are marketed to health care facilities as cost control measures by reducing water flow and as infection control measures by increasing staff handwashing compliance. However, literature suggests such faucets, compared to manual faucets, may harbor waterborne pathogens increasing nosocomial infections. Risk factors may include: promotion of biofilm development via the mixture of hot and cold water and low flow volume; flushing-effect of residual water upon faucet activation; and inadvertant contamination by touching the non-aerated laminar flow spray outlets (non-aerators) while activating sensor.
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