Originally Aired - Monday, November 13 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Location: Islander A
Title: Disinfectants: What's in Your Bucket?
Description:
Over the past decade there has been an unprecedented increase in new/modified disinfection products designed to decontaminate equipment and environment surfaces. For such tasks, novel modes of supply have also increased, such that disinfectants can now be delivered via a vapor, mist, or aerosol (hydrogen peroxide), electrostatically charged, or as light beams (ultraviolet light). Also available are impregnated wipes (e.g., quaternary ammonium chloride (quats), Citric acid, chlorine-releasing agents, hypochlorous acid or accelerated hydrogen peroxide, etc.).
Legacy disinfectants, which can be applied as a solution directly using single cloths or mop and bucket are also available, e.g., sodium dichlorisocyabyrate (tablets or granules), phenolics, quats, hypochlorous acid, etc.
Finally, some established disinfectants have been modified to affect their speed of action or lessen their impact on the environment or equipment, e.g., peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide.
The wide variety of options can leave the user confused over which disinfectant(s) is/are most appropriate for the required task. The use of disinfectants, like most things in the infection prevention world, is based as much on opinion as science. In this, session controversies on disinfectant use in medical, educational and public spaces will be discussed.
Unlike instructions on a box of mac and cheese, instructions on a disinfectant label are the law, not suggestions. Applying some disinfectants with cotton rags or paper towels may neutralize or absorb the active ingredients which is a violation of federal pesticide laws. Pay attention to contact times on the label.
The year is 2023. Perhaps it's time to reevaluate the disinfectant you're using based on a risk assessment.
Type: Seminar Day (Monday)
Target Audience: Facility Managers and Supervisors
