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Sites Most Often Contaminated, Ranked From Most- to Least-Often Positive
| Site | Incidence of Positive Culture, No./Total (%) |
|---|---|
| Bed rails | 42/305 (32.8) |
| Ventilator | 80/247 (32.4) |
| Supply cart | 86/302 (28.5) |
| Bedside table | 56/249 (22.5) |
| Call button | 64/291 (22.0) |
| IV pump | 59/304 (19.4) |
| Vital sign monitor | 44/306 (14.4) |
| Sink | 42/305 (13.8) |
| Bathroom door handle | 32/293 (10.9) |
| Bathroom | 28/288 (9.7) |
