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ACIPC is excited to announce that we are holding a Lunch and Learn webinar on Friday 23 May at 12:00 pm AEST.
Topic: The cost of CLEEN: how improving cleaning and disinfection saves lives and costs
Presenter: Dr Kate Browne
Description:
The CLEEN (CLEaning and Enhanced DisiNfection) study is the first randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of enhanced cleaning and disinfection of shared medical equipment on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). In the control phase, there was no change to environmental cleaning practices. In the intervention phase, a multimodal cleaning bundle included an additional 3 h per weekday for the dedicated cleaning and disinfection of shared medical equipment, ongoing education, audit, and feedback. The findings revealed that the intervention not only improved the thoroughness of cleaning but also significantly reduced HAIs. Importantly, a cost-effectiveness analysis showed that the cleaning intervention was cost-saving. The reduction in infections translated to reduced length of stay, outweighing the modest investment in enhanced cleaning measures.
The CLEEN study highlights the dual benefits of environmental cleaning: better patient safety and substantial financial savings for healthcare systems. This evidence underscores the importance of prioritising cleaning interventions as a core component of infection prevention programs. By adopting the CLEEN study’s approach, hospitals can achieve sustainable improvements in care quality while optimising resource use. This webinar will explore the study’s findings, providing actionable insights to empower healthcare facilities to implement cost-effective cleaning interventions.
About the presenter:
Dr Kate Browne is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Avondale University, Australia. Kate completed her PhD at UNSW Sydney where she focused on antimicrobial strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections. In her role as Clinical Trial Coordinator for the CLEEN study, Kate helped to implement a multimodal intervention to improve the cleaning and disinfection of shared medical equipment. Kate has established a strong publication record, with her work featured in high-impact scientific journals, including The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Her expertise spans broadly across infection prevention strategies with a particular interest in antimicrobial resistance and biofilm research.
To register for this webinar, please click the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LFAA7rKXQZ-uPBuF8Uistw