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The Use of Clinell Universal Wipes, Clinell Sporicidal Wipes, and Clinell EvaluClean Fluorescent Marker System, in Reducing Environmental Contamination and Acquisitions of Multidrug Resistant Organisms and Hospital Acquired Infections
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Single-use wipes installed at the bedside for Hospital Acquired Infection. Completed, enrolled 7,725 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO) are prevalent in hospitals and are associated with hospital-acquired infections (HAI). High-touch surfaces serve as reservoirs and fomites for MDRO transmission. The investigators quantified the impact of hanging single-use cleaning/disinfecting wipes in patients' immediate environment within multi-patient rooms. Pre-specified outcomes were: 1) HAI rate, 2) cleaning frequency, 3) MDRO room contamination, 4) new MDRO acquisitions, and 5) in-hospital mortality.