Urška Rozman
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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the consumption of antibiotics and the emergence of AMR: case study in a general hospital Open
Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic changed the use of antibiotics and had an impact on the development of antimicrobial resistance. The study aimed to examine the consumption of antibiotics and the occurrence of AMR infection and colonizatio…
Sustainability aspects of food and drinks offered in vending machines at Slovenian universities Open
Introduction Vending machines offer a convenient way for food distribution, particularly favored by employees, students, and individuals seeking a quick snack. Food vending machines typically offer unhealthy, calorie-dense, and nutrient-po…
Mobile Applications for Learning Hand Hygiene: A Comparative Analysis Open
Infection control is crucial for high-quality patient care. One of the most effective and commonly used infection control procedures is hand hygiene which, it is known, requires repeated refresher training. There are many ways to educate h…
A critical assessment of microbial-based antimicrobial sanitizing of inanimate surfaces in healthcare settings Open
The global rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant public health threat, especially in healthcare settings, where controlling the spread of antimicrobial genes is crucial. While person-to-person transmission remains the …
Zmanjšana občutljivost bakterij proti razkužilom, izoliranih iz površin na oddelku za fizioterapijo Open
Disinfectants are intensively used in medical institutions to control and prevent health care associated infections. With constant use and exposure to disinfectants, bacteria can develop reduced sensitivity or even resistance. In our resea…
Optimisation of chlorinedisinfection in drinkingwater supply network Open
Chlorination is one of the most commonly used procedures for drinking waterdisinfection. The research aimed to soptimise the subsequent disinfection ofdrinking water with chlorine in the water supply network in the city Velenje,taking into…
Hygiene of Medical Devices and Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations for Alcohol-Based and QAC Disinfectants among Isolates from Physical Therapy Departments Open
Disinfectants are used intensively to control and prevent healthcare-associated infections. With continuous use and exposure to disinfectants, bacteria may develop reduced susceptibility. The study aimed to check the hygiene of devices in …
Environmental Contamination with SARS-CoV-2 in Hospital COVID Department: Antigen Test, Real-Time RT-PCR and Virus Isolation Open
Background: With the worldwide outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, an important question about virus transmission via contaminated surfaces is arising; therefore, research is needed to prove the persistence of viable viruses on surfaces. Th…
Ravnanje z odpadki iz zdravstva v času pandemije Covid-19: sistematični pregled literature Open
The covid-19 pandemic has brought drastic changes in the production and consumption of health care waste, with special attention being paid to infectious waste, and the fact that the use of disposable materials has increased. The purpose o…
Reduced Susceptibility and Increased Resistance of Bacteria against Disinfectants: A Systematic Review Open
Disinfectants are used to reduce the concentration of pathogenic microorganisms to a safe level and help to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. However, bacteria have a tremendous ability to respond to chemical stress caused b…
Sweet, Fat and Salty: Snacks in Vending Machines in Health and Social Care Institutions in Slovenia Open
Vending machines in health and social care facilities are often the only possible choice for a quick snack for workers and visitors, in many cases providing unhealthy dietary choices. Our study aimed to analyse the variety and nutritional …
Nutritional Quality of Beverages Available in Vending Machines in Health and Social Care Institutions: Do We Really Want Such Offers? Open
Background Vending machines represent one way of offering food, but they are overlooked in the efforts to improve people’s eating habits. The aim of our study was to analyse the variety and nutritional values of beverages offered in vendin…
Hospital wastewater effluent: hot spot for antibiotic resistant bacteria Open
Hospital wastewaters are highly complex effluents acting as a hotspot for antibiotic resistant bacteria. Especially, Gram-negative bacteria bearing multiple antibiotic resistant genes are increasingly found in hospital wastewaters. The aim…
Revealing Microbial Population Complexity on Hospital Textiles Using DHPLC Open
Hospital environment provides an important ecological niche that can serve as a reservoir for potentially pathogenic microorganisms.Hospital textiles together with moisture and heat create the right conditions for growth, dissemination and…
Efficiency of Medical Workers’ Uniforms with Antimicrobial Activity Open
Antimicrobial finishing of textiles protects users from pathogenic microorganisms, which can cause medical and hygienic problem. The use of such textiles particularly increases in healthcare facilities, where reduction and transmission of …
PCR Technique for the Microbial Analysis of Inanimate Hospital Environment Open
Discipline of molecular ecology and molecular techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) offers a possibility to study and reveal the microbial diversity in environmental settings with complicated mixed communities, non-culturable …