Identification of carbapenem-resistant organism (CRO) contamination of in-room sinks in intensive care units in a new hospital bed tower.

Bobby Glenn WarrenBecky A SmithAaron BarrettAmanda M Graves Alicia Nelson Erin B GettlerSarah S LewisDeverick J Anderson

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2024)

CRO contamination of sinks in 2 newly constructed ICUs was rapid and cumulative. Our findings support in-room sinks as reservoirs of CRO and emphasize the need for prevention strategies to mitigate contamination of hands and surfaces from CRO-colonized sinks.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
drinking water
health risk
intensive care unit
human health
healthcare
wastewater treatment
heavy metals
emergency department
mechanical ventilation
adverse drug
pseudomonas aeruginosa
cystic fibrosis
acute respiratory distress syndrome