In this blog, we discuss the danger of non-touch sensor taps and analyse links between non-touch sensor taps and Pseudomonas.
BBH – Danger Of Non-Touch Sensor Taps
An article in the Building Better Healthcare (BBH) website entitled ‘Non-touch taps could be fuelling Pseudomonas outbreak, report claims’ discusses a Department of Health report suggesting a link between non-touch infrared taps and Pseudomonas contamination in medical facilities.
Non-Touch Sensor Taps and Pseudomonas
The infrared non-touch sensor taps were introduced in the fight against MRSA. However, the problem is that “these devices usually require the use of an artificial rubber diaphragm. Because of a greater surface area, this will increase the amounts of utilisable carbon sources available and the area on which biofilm can locate.” The work carried out to date suggests the build-up of biofilm in water systems provides protection for Pseudomonas bacteria. Therefore, this enables it to multiply, says the BBH article.
Link to BBH article, which includes recommendations from the report.
Link to the Department of Health report.
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