UV-C decontamination of hand-held tablet devices in the healthcare environment using the Codonics D6000 ™ disinfection system

Publication date: Available online 9 April 2018 Source:Journal of Hospital Infection Author(s): M. Muzslay, S. Yui, S. Ali, A.P.R. Wilson Mobile phones and tablet computers may be contaminated with microorganisms and become a potential reservoir for cross-transmission of pathogens between healthcare workers and patients. There is no generally accepted guidance how to reduce contamination on mobile devices in healthcare settings. Our aim was to determine the efficacy of the Codonics D6000™ UV-C disinfection device. Daily disinfection reduced contamination on screens and on protective cases (test) significantly, but not all cases (control) could be decontaminated. The median aerobic colony count on the control and the test cases was 52 (IQR 33-89) cfu/25cm2 and 22 (IQR 10.5-41) cfu/25cm2 respectively before disinfection.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research