Michele Fleming

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Michele Fleming is a leading researcher in healthcare infection prevention and environmental disinfection, with a focus on the implementation and efficacy of advanced technologies like ultraviolet (UV) light robots. Her work centers on the critical role of audit and feedback systems in ensuring compliance and optimizing the deployment of touchless disinfection robots in hospital settings. Her most-cited paper, "Deployment of a touchless ultraviolet light robot for terminal room disinfection: The importance of audit and feedback" (2017, 24 citations), demonstrates how systematic monitoring and staff feedback can dramatically improve the effectiveness of UV robot usage, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. This study, along with her complementary work "Will Audit and Feedback Drive Compliance with UV Robot Disinfection?" (2017, 2 citations), highlights her pioneering approach to bridging the gap between technology adoption and real-world clinical practice. Fleming’s research is instrumental for hospital administrators and infection control teams seeking evidence-based strategies to maximize the impact of automated disinfection systems, making her a key voice in the ongoing effort to enhance patient safety through rigorous implementation science.