Table 7 Multivariable logistic regression model of variables associated with MRSA contamination

A

Referent

B

1.36

0.69-2.65

0.373

C

1.19

0.61-2.35

0.606

Public access

Referent

Staff access

1.99

0.82-4.78

0.126

Computer keyboard

Referent

Blood pressure machine

1.58

0.23-10.78

0.638

Chair back

3.94

1.12-13.86

0.032

Counter top

3.95

0.76-20.40

0.101

Drug cart

4.63

0.85-25.17

0.076

Elevator area^a

3.03

0.52-17.54

0.216

Elevator panel

1.72

0.25-11.74

0.580

Hand rail

6.35

1.38-29.15

0.017

Isolation cart

5.33

1.07-26.44

0.041

Isolation gown

2.60

0.37-18.19

0.336

Linen

2.02

0.35-11.56

0.430

Nursing station^a

0.52

0.05-4.92

0.567

Other^b

3.24

0.78-13.40

0.105

Patient chart

0.76

0.13-4.35

0.754

Sofa

12.92

2.97-56.25

0.001

Supply cart

2.73

0.42-17.83

0.295

Telephone

0.87

0.09-8.35

0.904