Journal article
Identification badges: a potential fomite?
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Staff identification badges are mandatory in all hospitals. The purpose of this study was to assess microbial contamination of identification badges at a Canadian tertiary centre. Risk factors for badge contamination were also investigated.
METHODS: Badges were cultured from 118 subjects including secretaries, physicians, nurses, and allied health workers. Subjects also completed a demographic questionnaire. Badge contamination was …
Authors
Ota K; Profiti R; Smaill F; Matlow AG; Smieja M
Journal
Canadian Journal of Infection Control, Vol. 22, No. 3, pp. 162–166
Publication Date
2007
ISSN
1183-5702