TY  -  JOUR
AU  -  A cura della Redazione
T1  -  Pavimenti e lavandini in ospedale: <BR>una riserva di patogeni responsabili <BR>di infezioni legate all’assistenza?
PY  -  2017
Y1  -  2017-01-01
DO  -  10.1702/2676.27422
JO  -  Assistenza Infermieristica e Ricerca
JA  -  Assist Inferm Ric
VL  -  36
IS  -  1
SP  -  63
EP  -  64
PB  -  Il Pensiero Scientifico Editore
SN  -  2038-1778
Y2  -  2026/08/01
UR  -  http://dx.doi.org/10.1702/2676.27422
N2  -  Summary. Hospital floors and sinks: an unappreciated reservoir for health care associated pathogens? Sink drain pipes and floors can host multidrug resistant bacteria, responsible of hospital acquired infections. Two recent articles studied the level of contamination of hospital floors and high-touch objects and the spread of microorganisms from sinks to patients. Although the old recommendations of washing hands after any contact with the floor and without touching sinks and faucets remain, these studies offer insights on the possible role of floor disinfection and on strategies to control sinks contamination.
ER  -