ASC Spotlight - Q2 2019 - 6

SURFACE DISINFECTION

Just Because You Are Using a Disinfectant
Doesn't Mean You Are Disinfecting, cont'd
The Value of Improved Cleaning and Disinfection is Based on Evidence
There has never been a more compelling business case to improve
cleaning and disinfection. From emerging pathogens to antibiotic
resistant organisms, the risks are great, and cleaning and
disinfection is one of the keys to cost-effectively reducing the
risk. In some cases, it is one of the last defenses. Isn't it time
to overcome the barriers to an effective program?
Many infections are preventable and improved cleaning
and disinfection has been demonstrated to reduce the risk.
We all want to improve the quality of care, and by using a few simple
steps, you can improve the effectiveness of your program to create a safer
and more satisfying environment of care, and create benefits for patients, families,
staff, and the facility.
For the full article, please reference:
https://www.henryschein.com/us-en/images/medical/ASC_What_can_go_wrong_02_2019_Article.pdf

Hopefully the road map we have shared below will help you continue to improve your program.

What Can Go
Wrong
g When Cleaning
Disinfecting?
And Disinfec

On the surface, operating rooms and waiting areas can appear pathogen -free...but
there's more to effective cleaning and disinfecting than meets the eye. Without optimal
disinfectants and
d practices, the potential for H
HAIs from deadly pathogens remains.

Germ Are Invisible
Germs
It can be difficult to know how many
patho
o
pathogens
are on a surface and if the
patho
o
pathogens
have been killed.

Comp
Compatibility With Cleaning Tools
Effica
f
Efficacy
diminishes when some
disinfe
disinf
disinfectants
bind with cleaning tools.

Safety
Safe
t Concerns Affect Proper Use
f may
m be less likely to use disinfectants
ta
ants
Staff
th t can
that
c cause eye, skin, and respiratory
r
ry
irritati
irritation.

? What? When? How?
Who?
Witho
o clear roles and responsibilities,
Without
equip
p
equipment
and surfaces can be missed.

Harsh
h On Surfaces And Assets
Some
e disinfectants can shorten
the usual
us
life of assets.

Inacc
c
Inaccessible
Means Ineffective
Disinf
Disin
Disinfectants
that are out of sight are
out off mind.

Disinfectant
Dries Before
Disin
n
Pathogens
Die
Patho
o
Conta times should be greater or
C
Contact
equal to the pathogen kill time.
equal

Unple
Unpleasant
e
to Use
Staff
f may find it difficult to perform well
when dealing with chemicals with strong
odors
s
odors.

Poorly Laundered Towels May
Transmit Pathogens
A possible barrier to effective cleaning
and disinfection.

Incorrect
Disinfection Dilution
Incor
Can Be Dangerous
T little
Too
lli
or too much disinfectant can put
patients,
patie
en staff, and visitors at risk.

To Order: 1.800.P.SCHEIN (1.800.772.4346) 8am-8:30pm, et

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