PDI Healthcare has released a new infographic calling attention to the added risk of infection posed by the prevalence of touchscreens in various healthcare settings. More specifically, it’s the commonplace neglect of cleaning those devices that increases the likelihood of introducing problematic bacterial colonization.The infographic notes the significant prevalence of smartphones employed as a professional tool by medical staff and further cites a study conducted at an Australian regional hospital, first published in 2015, that found 74% of staff members carried mobile phones that showed levels of contamination.
PDI is the maker of Easy Screen Cleaning Wipe, among other products. A PDF of the infographic can be found at their website.