Factors affecting implementation and pass rates of surgical instrument moistening

Abstract Background Moistening of surgical instruments affects the quality instrument cleaning, thereby affecting degree cross-contamination and in-hospital infection among patients. Surgical should be kept moist immediately after use in order to avoid concentrations contamination remaining on surfaces. Implementation pass rates moistening have been rarely studied. We aimed investigate factors implementation moistening. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted procedures within 22 clinical departments West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan over 122 days between September December 2019. collected data from departmental staff using an interviewer-administrated questionnaire. Data about analyzed SPSS20.0. Results were 57.25% 31.98%, respectively. Factor analysis showed that affected by structure (X 2 = 143.670; P 0.001), number inside pack 140.135; person responsible for keeping 8.052; 0.005). Correlation negatively correlated with The more complex greater pack, lower Conclusion low, failed meet central sterile supply department applicable industrial standard, hence potential risk hospital-acquired considerable. Staff manipulate reusable trained properly moisten institutional protocols established ensure standardization respect guidelines.