What impact does incorporation of modern technologies such as UV devices and robots, compared to traditional methods of cleaning, have on transmission of infections among patients and healthcare workers?

Discussion response

Respond to your peer and briefly analyze their articles, commenting on areas where you agree or differ on the findings and why.

PICO question is:

In a hospital setting, what impact does incorporation of modern technologies such as UV devices and robots, compared to traditional methods of cleaning, have on transmission of infections among patients and healthcare workers?

The article is: Effectiveness of an ultraviolet-C disinfection system for reduction of healthcare-associated pathogens by Yang, J.-H., Wu, U.-I., Tai, H.-M., and Sheng, W.-H.

Analyze the effectiveness of the Joint Society’s recommendations.Develop a pre- appointment COVID-19 screening process and recommendations for a patient’s care based on their screening results.

 

After Covid-19: Guidelines for Re-opening an Endoscopy Suite

1. Create a triaging process that categorizes urgent, semi-urgent and non-urgent patients cases based on patient risk factors per the guidelines and recommendations set forth by state and federal agencies to determine its efficiency and

2. Develop a pre- appointment COVID-19 screening process and recommendations for a patient’s care based on their screening results.

3. Analyze the effectiveness of the Joint Society’s recommendations.