Work stations for intensive care unit clinical staff harbor drug-resistant bacteria, according to an article on the Fierce Healthcare website.
A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control suggest that its possible that these areas are overlooked during routine cleaning.
Contaminated areas included chairs, clipboards, keyboards, telephones and a computer mouse.
The research indicates healthcare organizations must review hygiene standards in clinical workspaces away from ICU patient zones.
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