대한의료관련감염관리학회 Korean Society for Healthcare-associated infection Control and Prevention.

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Factors increasing the risk of sink-associated infections

Short distance between the sink and patient bed
Absence of barrier for preventing splash from sink
Visible water splashes
Lack of daily disinfection
Use of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) for disinfection (compared to sodium hypochlorite)
Structural factors of the sink
Factors related to water splashes
Shallow or narrow sink basin
Drain located directly beneath the faucet
Slow drainage
Factors promoting biofilm formation
Plastic traps
Faucet aerators or flow regulators
Rubber components in the sink
Improper use of sinks by healthcare personnel
Disposal of patient waste in sinks
Disposal of nutrient-rich liquids or antibiotics in sinks
Placement of patient-related or clean items near hand hygiene sinks
Korean J healthc assoc Infect Control Prev 2024;29:103~109 https://doi.org/10.14192/kjicp.2024.29.2.103
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