| Subject: | JCAHO Standards and Infection Control for Computer Keyboards |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Mon, 15 May 2006 - 10:00 am |
| The StayAlert Administrator has received requests to address infection control risks caused by computer keyboards.
There are several ways, which computer keyboards may become contaminated:
Staff who have not performed hand hygiene before touching the keyboard
Blood or body fluids splashing onto keyboards located in patient care areas
The Joint Commission does not have a standard... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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