Self‐disinfecting sink drains reduce the Pseudomonas aeruginosa bioburden in a neonatal intensive care unit

AIM: Water in sink drains is a known source of gram-negative bacteria. We aimed to evaluate the impact of self-disinfecting sink drains on the emission of aerosolised bacteria and on Pseudomonas aeruginosa acquisition among neonates. METHODS: Aerosol bacterial growth and patient Pseudomonas aeruginosa acquisition rates were measured at baseline (Phase One), for 13 months after sinks were relocated or redesigned during refurbishment (Phase Two) …