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The public washroom - friend or foe? An observational study of washroom cleanliness combined with microbiological investigation of hand hygiene facilities.

Lorna Kwai Ping SuenGilman K H SiuYue Ping GuoSimon K W YeungKiki Y K LoMargaret O'Donoghue
Published in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2019)
Our findings suggest that hand-drying facilities in public washrooms can act as reservoirs of drug-resistant bacteria. The importance of frequent cleaning and maintenance of public washrooms to promote safe hand hygiene practices for the public are emphasised.
Keyphrases
  • drug resistant
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • multidrug resistant
  • acinetobacter baumannii
  • primary care
  • adverse drug
  • emergency department
  • oral health
  • electronic health record