RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05973916

Comprehensive Intervention to Improve Environmental Disinfection

A Comprehensive Intervention to Improve the Level of Cleaning and Disinfection of Patients' Units, in Order to Reduce New Acquisitions and Environmental Contamination by Multidrug Resistant Organisms: a Prospective Controlled Crossover Trial, Using VYV Led Lights and Continuous Air Filtering of Patients' Rooms, Coupled With Establishment of a "Patient's Unit Commando" Cleaning Team.

Sponsor

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Enrollment

1,400 participants

Start Date

Aug 3, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Hospital Acquired Condition

Summary

A comprehensive intervention to improve the level of cleaning and disinfection of patients' units, in order to reduce new acquisitions and environmental contamination by multidrug resistant organisms: a prospective controlled crossover trial, using VYV led lights and continuous air filtering of patients' rooms, coupled with establishment of a "patient's unit commando" cleaning team.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This hospital-based study tests whether a combination of enhanced cleaning practices, specialized lighting (VYV LED lights that continuously disinfect surfaces), and air filtration devices can reduce the spread of drug-resistant bacteria (such as MRSA, VRE, and C. difficile) among hospitalized patients. The study uses a crossover design in two hospital medicine departments, alternating which unit receives the full intervention. Patients admitted to either of the two participating medicine departments at Shamir Medical Center in Israel are automatically part of the study — there is no additional action required from participants. All surveillance is conducted as part of routine infection control practice, and no experimental treatments are given directly to patients. This summary was generated with AI assistance to help patients understand the study in plain language.

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Interventions

OTHERComprehensive intervention

cleaning of patients' rooms will be subjected to a comprehensive intervention, consisting of: 1) a "patient's unit commando" team for daily and for terminal cleaning, 2) all lights in patients' room are VYV led lights, and 3) in each room, a QleanAir Scandinavia® filtering machine will be placed.