Guidelines for the selection and use of environmental surface disinfectants in healthcare

• Other Authors: Stewart, Erica J., (Editor), Smith, Roberta, (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Falls Church, Virginia : American Industrial Hygiene Association, 2017.
• Edition: Second edition.
• Subjects: Health facilities > Disinfection.; Health facilities > Sanitation.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 1523147571; 9781523147571
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (44 pages) : illustrations
• Access: Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty

Disinfection is recognized as an important aspect of infection prevention, especially for Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) caused by certain microorganisms such as Clostridioides difficile on environmental surfaces. Determining appropriate disinfection of environmental surfaces requires balancing several factors including risk, efficacy, patient and worker safety and comfort, surface and process compatibility, and cost. New products and processes for disinfection are creating opportunities for industrial hygienists to apply their expertise.