Pulsed Xenon Ultraviolet Disinfection and Patient Satisfaction

Abstract

and place a “No Entry” sign on the door to deter staff from entering and contaminating the room. If a staff membermust enter the room they are required to wash their hands prior to entering and when leaving the room. All equipment brought into the room must be disinfected prior to entering and any equipment in the room that is touch will be disinfected prior to leaving the room. RESULTS: Prior to implementing the room sealing procedure, of the 125 high-touch surfaces tested for cleanliness, 59 (47%) were not satisfactory. However, after implementing the room sealing procedure there was a significant improvement with not satisfactory results in only 29 (23%) of 128 surfaces tested. LESSON LEARNED: Ensuring every patient is admitted to a clean room does not stop at a visual inspection. Additional measures such as surface testing and sealing cleaned rooms to prevent contamination are essential to ensure we provide the best possible environment for our patients.