Bacterial profile of surfaces and equipment of the Orthopedic Clinic of a University Hospital

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are an important public health problem that impacts negatively on hospital costs and patient prognosis. Given the importance of environment in development HAIs, objective was to evaluate bacterial profile surfaces equipment Orthopedic Clinic Hospital Universitário do Vale São Francisco. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative study. Samples were collected 13 wards, each ward with four beds one chosen at random, where sampled using swabs soaked saline 1cm2 filter paper mold standardize samples. After passing swab, they stored tube containing 5mL BHI (Brain Heart Infusion) liquid medium. Then, samples transported Clinical Analysis Laboratory/Microbiology Sector microbiological analyzes performed. Results: In total, 257 bacteria observed, which 5.11% possible causes infection 79% coagulase-negative Staphylococcus. Antibiograms these performed different resistance profiles found. The bathroom doorknob, high-touch surface, presented greatest variety species among evaluated surfaces. Conclusion: Surfaces clinic present cause antimicrobial resistance, contributing cross infections