Mentorship: Water Management, What is the Splash Zone?
Discover the critical splash zone around sinks, notorious for contaminated water particles. Vital to keeping patients safe, it’s crucial to keep patient care items clear of the splash zone. Water harbors germs, posing risks. Watch our video to see the impact on items in this zone.
Splash Zone
Sinks and drains have been found to harbor biofilm and opportunistic pathogens, even MDROs. Keeping items, especially patient care items, away from the splash zone around the sink is vital to prevent infections. Watch as this healthcare worker washes their hands, and inadvertently contaminates the items around the sink.