Basic microbiologic and infection control information to reduce the potential transmission of pathogens to patients via computer hardware.
Computer technology from the management of individual patient medical records to the tracking of epidemiologic trends has become an essential part of all aspects of modern medicine. Consequently, computers, including bedside components, point-of-care testing equipment, and handheld computer devices, are increasingly present in patients' rooms. Recent articles have indicated that computer hardware, just as other medical equipment, may act as a reservoir for microorganisms and contribute to the transfer of [...]
Author(s): Neely, Alice N, Sittig, Dean F
DOI: 10.1197/jamia.m1082