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Which one is the dirtier item?!?

Of the 10 items what is the dirtiest? An equipment cleanliness audit took place in a Winnipeg hospital, many commonly used items were

evaluated.

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Wii console Laptop computer

Wagon Diaper Scale

Cell phone Clip board

Hospital Chart Commode seat

Fridge handle IV pole

Wii console = 23519 Laptop computer = 1339

Wagon = 1725 Diaper Scale = 711

Cell phone = 1875 Clip board = 534

Patient Chart = 1606 Commode chair = 44

Fridge handle = 3979 IV pole = 1349

ICP’s ANSWER KEY The highlighted items were identified as the dirtiest of the items assessed.

The number value are representing relative light units (RLU). This tool does not show what specific organisms are present

General Info: 3M “Clean Trace” was used to evaluate items in the health care setting. “Clean trace” is a screening tool that tests presence of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to verify cleaning effectiveness. The screening includes a swab and a tool that provides real-time results with the goal to help assess and improve environmental cleaning and reduce risk to patients, visitors and staff.