Table 2.

Overview of all tested surfaces and objects for environmental contamination on the patient wards

Category	Obligatory/optional	Method 1 or 2*
Medical devices
Blood pressure monitor-control panel	Obligatory	Method 1
Blood pressure monitor-cuff	Optional	Method 1
Thermometer-handle	Optional	Method 2
Glucose meter-control panel	Obligatory	Method 1
Glucose meter-insertion opening	Optional	Method 2
Oxygen saturation meter-measuring probe	Optional	Method 2
Oxygen saturation meter-control panel	Optional	Method 1
Infusion stand	Optional	Method 2
Stethoscope-membrane	Optional	Method 2
Bladder scan-echo head	Optional	Method 2
Bladder scan-control panel	Optional	Method 1
IV pole-control panel	Optional	Method 1
Patient bound materials
Bedrails	Optional	Method 2
Pull-up bracket	Obligatory	Method 2
Patient alarm bell	Optional	Method 2
Overbed table-fixed worktop	Optional	Method 1
Overbed table-extendable worktop	Obligatory	Method 1
Closet-next to handle	Optional	Method 2
Sanitary items
Toilet-seat	Obligatory	Method 1
Toilet-bowl	Obligatory	Method 2
Toilet-support/bracket	Optional	Method 2
Toilet-flush button	Optional	Method 2
Washstand-tap control	Optional	Method 2
Shower-support bracket	Optional	Method 2
Shower-tap control	Optional	Method 2
Shower-showerhead	Optional	Method 2
Toilet seat-sitting area	Obligatory	Method 2
Bedpan cleaner-control panel	Obligatory	Method 1
Washstand-surface around faucet	Optional	Method 2
Ward bound materials
Keyboard-computer on wheels (COW)	Obligatory	Method 1
Keyboard computer-team post	Optional	Method 1
Telephone-handle	Optional	Method 2
Telephone-keyboard	Optional	Method 2
Stool	Optional	Method 1
Work surface cart	Optional	Method 1
Tabletop medication preparation	Obligatory	Method 1
Work surface team post	Optional	Method 1
Chair-seat area	Optional	Method 2
Chair-elbow rest	Optional	Method 2
Railing hallway	Optional	Method 2

*Method 1: surfaces of approximately 100 cm², swabbed in two directions

Method 2: objects without a flat surface or smaller than 100 cm²