Keyboards

[Meryl Jones]

Hi all,

I have been asked by our emergency department to work with them to find a computer keyboard which meets infection control standards but will also be acceptable to clinicians. We are currently using Man and Machine keyboards for computers at the point of care. However, I have been informed that clinicians dislike them, finding them slow and difficult to use, meaning that they will often use alternative computers in the department with ‘normal’ keyboards in preference – this clearly negates any infection prevention benefits of having point of care computer access! The ED have done some research and identified Seal Shield (http://store.sealshield.com/silver-seal-keyboard-long-cable-p201.aspx) as their preferred option. These appear like normal keyboards but according to the manufacturer can be cleaned either in a dishwasher or with “healthcare grade sprays”.
I would be really grateful if anyone could share with us their decision-making process for procurement and experience using (and cleaning!) the various keyboard technologies available.

Many thanks,

Meryl

Meryl Jones
CN Infection Control
Infection Management and Prevention Service (IMPS) Level 12 Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital
501 Stanley Street
South Brisbane 4101

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