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Disposable single-use receptacles in a tertiary hospital: A large survey of staff after a hospital-wide implementation
American Journal of Infection Control
  • Mei Yen PHUA
  • Sharon SALMON
  • Paulin Tay STRAUGHAN, Singapore Management University
Publication Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
9-2016
Abstract

In March 2014, our 1,100-bed tertiary hospital fully converted from a traditional system of reusable receptacles to a single-use disposable pulp receptacle system. Almost 12 months later, in February 2015, we undertook a large survey questionnaire to investigate user acceptance, perceptions, and any areas for improvement. The disposable pulp receptacle system was seen to be more convenient, more hygienic, and less of a risk in spreading infectious diseases. Occasional human error in its use was featured in the rare negative feedback. (C) 2016 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Keywords
  • Infection Control,
  • Single-use receptacles,
  • Sanitizers,
  • Bedpan,
  • Singapore,
  • Quality improvement
Identifier
10.1016/j.ajic.2016.01.015
Publisher
Elsevier
Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2016.01.015
Citation Information
Mei Yen PHUA, Sharon SALMON and Paulin Tay STRAUGHAN. "Disposable single-use receptacles in a tertiary hospital: A large survey of staff after a hospital-wide implementation" American Journal of Infection Control Vol. 44 Iss. 9 (2016) p. 1041 - 1043 ISSN: 0196-6553
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/paulint-straughan/55/