Environmental Sampling of Surfaces. Things to Consider Prior to Surface Sampling Background – literature and present activities – Preliminary results.

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Environmental Sampling of Surfaces

Things to Consider Prior to Surface Sampling Background – literature and present activities – Preliminary results from epidemiological investigation Locations to sample Collection method and equipment Number of replicate samples needed Are controls or comparisons needed? Parameters for assay; qualitative, quantitative, or both? Estimate of maximum allowable microbial numbers or types on surface(s) sampled Some anticipation of a plan of action based on results

Things to Consider Before Conducting Surface Sampling Asepsis is critical – Sterilized sampling materials – Aseptic technique Document the circumstances of sampling – State of the surface and its preparation, if any, prior to sampling Prepare a sampling strategy or plan that ensures the validity of the results and is appropriate for the organism(s) being sampled

Environmental Surface Sampling Decision to sample should be driven by epidemiology, infection control Disinfectant neutralizers may be needed Major methods include: – RODAC plate (direct surface sampling) – Swab method – Wipe method

RODAC Plate Sampling Method Materials used: – RODAC plate : agar medium is overfilled to give a convex surface,( Replicate organism detection and counting) Used to sample cleaned flat surfaces; not suitable for visibly dirty or irregular surfaces Neutralizers can be incorporated into the medium if surface disinfectant residuals are present Press the convex medium onto the surface; do not twist or move the plate around

Swab Sampling Procedure Materials used: – Sterile items: gloves, sample containers (e.g., large tubes), wrapped non-cotton swabs, wetting solution, scissors, sealable plastic bags, markers, tags Wet the swab and wipe using an S-shaped pattern (vertically & horizontally), rolling the swab over the surface Place the swab aseptically in a sample tube; label

How to swab a surface

Wipe Method Materials used: – Sterile gloves, sterile sample containers, sterile wrapped 2x2 gauze sponge pads, sterile water or saline, plastic bags, tags Aseptically wet the gauze with fluid and thoroughly wipe the area within the template Fold the gauze so the exposed side is inward and place in sample container; label

Compare and Contrast Surface Sampling Methods Sample Type DescriptionTargetUses Biological Agents Wipe Sterile 2 x 2 non- cotton gauze, moistened; wipe area of known size Nonporous surfaces, usually small in area Screening small nonporous surfaces extent of contamination decontamination effectiveness Bacteria, viruses, fungi, biological toxins Swab Sterile non-cotton swab, individually wrapped, then moistened with sterile solution; wipe area of known size Nonporous surfaces, usually very small in area, complex surfaces with crevices, corners RODAC Convex agar surface in culture dish, press onto surface, incubate Nonporous surfaces, relatively small area,flat Bacteria, fungi

Surface Where to Sample Type of surface Soft Hard Porous Smooth irregular flat Examples Counters, walls, floors Bed railings Surgical Instruments Clothing Sharp containers

Other Methods of Sampling 1-Direct Microscopic Examination A direct microscopic examination of a surface shows exactly what is there, without being affected by an organism's ability to compete and grow on sampling media. Advantages of direct microscopic test is inexpensive and may be analyzed immediately. shows exactly what is there. may reveal indoor reservoirs of spores of fungi

2-Tape Sample Use a piece of absolutely clear tape that is one or two inches in length. Handle it by the ends only. Position the adhesive side of the tape over the suspect area and press firmly, do not rub the tape back and forth. Remove the tape from the surface and place it onto a clean microscope slide, then place the microscope slides into a slide box or other protective container. If microscope slides aren't available, tape the tape sample directly onto a plastic bag adhesive side down. Do not fold the tape onto itself.

Visual Methods Currently Used to Evaluate Cleaning Application of clear chemicals that fluoresce under UV light : GLO Germ The GLO Germ Kit contains a bottle of liquid or gel, a bottle of powder, and an ultra-violet lamp. The liquid or gel and the powder contain the plastic simulated germs, and the lamp illuminates them to test the effectiveness of cleaning practices.

GLO Germ GLO Germ is the world leader in demonstrating cross-contamination issues in food service, health care and educational markets. GLO Germ stands out as an effective way to show just how easy it is to overlook proper hand washing and cleaning. Not enough can be said about how important cleanliness and proper hand washing are to keep infections from being spread.

Practical work Each 3 students will have 3 PCA plates Label plates as clean, moderate, dirty, student name,name of surface. Swab surface with sterile swab after pre wetting in S.Saline, by rubbing slowly firmly back and forth at 3 times over a certain area. Inoculate the labeled plate with swab. Incubate plates 48hours at 37 c Read results with instructor

Reading of results Determine the type and number of organism An accountable plate is one which contains from colonies An acceptable plate is one containing less than 100colonies for moderate and dirty surfaces and sanitation is said to be acceptable. For clean surfaces account of less than 20 colonies is said to acceptable. If a there is a predominant organism, this is not normal.It needs investigation.

Aim for CFU per plate < 30 - not accurate > too hard to count (accuracy and crowding)

Effect of UV light Bacterial Chromosomes strongly absorb UV light at 260nm. This absorbed energy causes formation of Thymidine dimers that alter the structure of DNA. There is a repair system in the organism to remove these dimers but extensive repair causes mutations with incorrect nucleotides. These mutations usually kill the organism.