Validation and comparison of three adenosine triphosphate luminometers for monitoring hospital surface sanitization: a Rosetta Stone for adenosine triphosphate testing.

Background: The application of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) luminometry for monitoring sanitized hospital surfaces is an evolving infection control practice. The goal of this study is to validate and compare 3 commercially available ATP luminometry, swab, rapid-test systems for use in hospital surface sanitization testing. Regulatory agencies may consider this a point-of-care laboratory test; it is therefore imperative that validation criteria are established.

Establishing a hospital program to improve antimicrobial use, control bacterial resistance and contain healthcare costs: the University of Louisville experience.

Antimicrobials have been used in excess for decades. As a result, antimicrobial resistance and cost have increased. In response to this growing national problem, hospital antimicrobial teams were recom-mended in 1988, but few institutions have invested in comprehensive, interdisciplinary programs.