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Occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs: what about hospital sanitation personnel?

France LabrècheCapucine OuelletBrigitte RobergeNicolas J CaronAhmed YennekJean-François Bussières
Published in: International archives of occupational and environmental health (2021)
A notable proportion of surfaces showed measurable levels of ANPs, with highest concentrations found on surfaces cleaned by HS personnel, who would benefit from appropriate preventive training. As potential sources of worker exposure, several hospital surfaces need to be regularly monitored to evaluate environmental contamination and efficacy of cleaning.
Keyphrases
  • drinking water
  • biofilm formation
  • human health
  • healthcare
  • acute care
  • risk assessment
  • adverse drug
  • health risk
  • pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • escherichia coli
  • emergency department