I suppose e-readers could go through the same process as medical equipment – UV sterilisers and the like? Or just a wipe over with an antibacterial wipe; they don’t need to be sterile, after all. (Though I have found discussion forums where people talk about taking devices into theatre – apparently transparent X-ray bags are a solution, though I wonder whether that works for touch screens?)

 

I’ve had a great response to this query, I’m really grateful. I’ll send round a summary in a few days, but one of the interesting variations has been the effect of infection control policy – some hospitals have ruled out patient library services altogether, some have made allowance, some presumably consider it a manageable risk. Lots of other factors involved too, of course.

 

Huge thanks to everyone who’s responded – if anyone else has experience to share, I’d love to hear it!

 

Hannah

 

 

I have a feeling that this was discontinued here because of Infection Control. I wonder if it’s easier to disinfect ebook readers than paper copies?

 

 

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