title: A gap in patient tape storage and use practices puts patients at risk for cutaneous fungal infections.
abstract: We report a case of a cutaneous fungal infection in a 12-year-old oncology patient related to patient tape. Our facility had no established guidelines for patient tape. A survey conducted of multiple local healthcare facilities revealed no existing policies or standards of care related to tape storage or use. This reveals a gap in practice. We call for formal recommendations for tape storage and use to enhance patient safety.
authors.affiliation: Department of Infection Control and Prevention, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI. Electronic address: Jessica.McClusky@helendevoschildrens.org.
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McClusky
authors.affiliation: Department of Infection Control and Prevention, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI.
authors.forename: Mallory
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.affiliation: Children's Hospital of Central California, Fresno, CA.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dahl
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology*; D003646:Debridement; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000209:etiology*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D017053:Infection Control / Q000592:standards; D053832:Surgical Tape
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents
keywords: Adhesive; Mucor; Skin infection