Yahya, Nur Irdina and Shamshi, Muhammad Amirul Imran and Yahya, Amira Uzma and Mohamad Radzi, Nurhaslina and Jainlabdin, Mohd Hanif (2025) Microbiological surveillance of high-contact surfaces in the Faculty of Nursing’s Clinical Skills Centre. Revelation and Science, 2 (1). pp. 23-29. E-ISSN 2229-9947
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Abstract
The investigation focuses on microbial contamination on high-contact surfaces within the Faculty of Nursing’s Clinical Skills Centre, emphasising the urgent need for effective infection control measures. Despite global efforts to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), these infections continue to pose significant risks, particularly in educational settings where nursing students frequently transition between clinical and academic environments. Using purposive sampling methods, we collected microbial samples from doorknobs, light switches, cardiac tables, and bedside rails over two weeks, revealing a consistent presence of bacteria, predominantly Gram-positive (74 isolates) and rod-shaped (71 isolates). The findings emphasise the importance of robust cleaning practices and advanced disinfection technologies to mitigate infection risks. By integrating the Islamic principles of tazkiyah, this research reinforces the moral obligation to protect the well-being of all individuals. The study provides a foundation for implementing targeted interventions to enhance patient safety and foster a healthier environment for students and patients
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Microbial Contamination, High-Contact Surfaces, Infection Control, Gram Staining Analysis, Islamic Ethics |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QR Microbiology |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing Institute of Planetary Survival for Sustainable Well-Being (PLANETIIUM) |
| Depositing User: | Dr Mohd Hanif Jainlabdin |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Jun 2025 14:47 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Jun 2025 14:47 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121439 |
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