Table 1 Overview of the fomites measured per hospital ward
Fomite | |
|---|---|
Blood pressure meter - control panel | Medical devices |
Thermometer | |
Glucose meter - control panel | |
Glucose meter - insertion opening | |
Infusion stand ×3 | |
Stethoscope - membrane | |
Infusion pump - control panel ×2 | |
Pull-up bracket | Patient bound materials |
Nightstand - pullout tabletop | |
Bedrails | |
Paging system at bed ×2 | |
Toilet - seat | Sanitary items |
Toilet - bowl | |
Toilet - flush button | |
Toilet - support/bracket | |
Toilet chair - seat | |
Bedpan cleaner - control panel | |
Sink - faucet operation ×2 | |
Shower - support/bracket | |
Shower - showerhead | |
Keyboard - Computer On Wheels (COW) | Ward bound materials |
Keyboard - team post | |
Tabletop medication preparation | |
Telephone - keys | |
Chair - seat |