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Table 1 Differences in relative light units of adenosine triphosphate (atp) on high-touch surfaces

From: Evaluation of an ultraviolet room disinfection protocol to decrease nursing home microbial burden, infection and hospitalization rates

Surface

Baselinea

Postb

p

Median (range)

Median (range)

Enabler bar

371 (0–6171)

15 (0–2300)

<.001

Call light

231 (2–6054)

2 (0–1722)

<.001

Overbed table

169 (0–7396)

13 (0–1475)

<.001

Toilet Seat

128 (0–7289)

12 (0–2832)

<.001

Faucet handle

155 (1–7655)

8 (0–1411)

<.001

  1. aBaseline indicates pre-cleaning measurements for ATP. bPost indicates after cleaning and ultraviolet disinfection measurements for ATP