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    • Infection Control
    • Healthcare Hygiene
    • Microbial Transmission

    Background:

    • Nailbrushes are not explicitly addressed in infection control literature.
    • Existing hand hygiene guidelines do not specify protocols for nailbrush usage.
    • Communal use of nailbrushes presents a potential risk for microorganism transmission.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the overlooked infection risks associated with nailbrush use in healthcare.
    • To provide recommendations for the safe use or discontinuation of nailbrushes in acute care settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of infection control guidelines.
    • Analysis of potential microbial transmission pathways associated with nailbrushes.

    Main Results:

    • Nailbrushes are a gap in current infection control recommendations.
    • Communal use of nailbrushes can facilitate the spread of microorganisms.
    • Single-use, disposable nailbrushes are a safer alternative if their use is necessary.

    Conclusions:

    • Discourage the use of traditional nailbrushes in acute care environments.
    • Implement strict protocols for single-use, disposable nailbrushes if their use is unavoidable.
    • Update infection control guidelines to include specific recommendations for nailbrush management.