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  • Infection Control
  • Environmental Health
  • Occupational Safety

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  • Uncovered hospital toilets generate infectious aerosols upon flushing.
  • These aerosols pose risks of inhalation and surface contamination for healthcare workers.
  • Existing guidelines suggest plastic-backed absorbent pads (PBP), but their efficacy is unproven.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of PBPs against the Splashblocker® in reducing aerosol particles after toilet flushing.
  • To evaluate engineering controls for mitigating aerosolized contaminants in hospital bathrooms.

Main Methods:

  • Aerosol particle counts were measured using an optical particle counter.
  • Testing was conducted in a controlled bathroom chamber with a hospital toilet.
  • Measurements were taken at 16 and 40 inches above the floor.

Main Results:

  • Both PBP and Splashblocker® reduced post-flush aerosol particles by over 99%.
  • Significant reductions were observed at both tested heights (16 and 40 inches).
  • The interventions demonstrated comparable effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Both PBP and Splashblocker® are highly effective in reducing aerosols from hospital toilet flushing.
  • These interventions offer equally beneficial solutions for infection control in healthcare environments.
  • Further research may explore long-term durability and cost-effectiveness.