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| On Jan 3 2006 5:04PM millardsd1 wrote: |
I'm looking for any evidence about cleaning of computer workstations and keyboards, levels of bacterial activity, research to support cleaning, and what is appropriate etc.
Also, does anyone use keyboard covers? I've just ordered a sample of Steri touch.
I work for NHS Direct (so not clinical area) in an open plan office with 30+ people all coughing and sneezing into the atmosphere (not to mention other things on fingers!) and would welcome anything to help my clean up campaign. Thanks |
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| On Jan 4 2006 10:34AM joan.cochrane wrote: |
Try this reference
Bures,S et.al (2000) Computer keyboards and faucet handles reservoirs of
nosocomial pathogens in the intensive care American Journal of Infection
Control 28 (5) 465-471 `
Joan Cochrane
Acting Programme Manager
Northumbria University
0191 2156078
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| On Jan 4 2006 11:04AM Tracey.cooper wrote: |
| I am sure we have also published an article in BJIC within the past year on this issue (Waghorn et al). If you dont have back copies can you let me know at: [email protected] , and I will look back through for you. |
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