Table 2 Overview of all tested surfaces and objects for environmental contamination in the hospital and nursing home

Bedrail (twice, in two rooms)

X

X

Over bed table

X

X

Washstand

X

X

Shower chair

X

Support bar in the toilet room

X

X

Toilet seat (sitting area)

X

X

Door handle nursing office

X

Patient alarm bell

X

I.V. pole (most frequently touched part of the pole)

X

Keyboard P.C. in the nursing office

X

X

Telephone

X

X

Control panel bedpan washer

X

Bedside commode

X

X

Cabinet for medical supply & bandages

X

X

Blood pressure cuff

X

Ear thermometer (ear tip)

X

X

Glucometer

X

X

Work surface of the bench for drug preparation

X

Keyboard computer on wheels (COW)

X

Table living room

X

Supply room “sterile” materials

X

Door handle living room

X

Patient lift, client handle

X