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9 4 O U T P A T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 Section 3: Don't focus only on product cost when assessing the overall expense of stocking it. What are the PPE requirements? Do your cleaning policies support its use or will you have to change them? How much additional training and in-servicing will be needed to ensure staff know how to proper- ly use the product? Do equipment manu- facturers' instructions include approval for the cleaning product? What's the shelf life? Some products might be priced a little less, but if they have a short shelf life, you'll waste product if you're not using it before it expires. Note comments from staff who tri- aled the product. Is it easy to use? Does it have a bothersome smell or does it irritate the skin? Do surfaces feel slick or greasy after the product is applied? Product name: ___________________________________ Product EPA registered hospital-grade? o Yes o No Approved for broad-spectrum use? o Yes o No Wipe labeled as o Disinfectant o Sporicidal o Virucidal o Antibacterial o Germicidal Does product require pre-cleaning of surfaces prior to disinfection? o Yes o No o One-step product (detergent & disinfectant) o Two-step product (detergent or disinfectant) Active ingredients? ________________________________ Section 2: Check the product's label or safety data sheet for recommended con- tact times and demonstrated effectiveness for each type of microorganism. If the information isn't noted in either location, reach out to a product rep. Be aware that some products are marketed as having 5-minute kill times, but when you dig deeper into the product information, the microorganism you need to target might actually require a 10-minute kill time. Additional comments? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ — Heather A. Hohenberger, BSN, RN, CIC, CNOR • PPE required? o Gloves o Gown o Eye protection o Mask • Do current cleaning policies support use of wipe / product? o Yes o No • Do targeted equipment manufacturers' recommendations include approval of wipe use for cleaning / disinfection? o Yes o No (include review of computer screens, monitors, and point-of-care testing equipment) • What is the product's shelf life? ____________________________________ • How many wipes must be used to meet required contact time for disinfecting a Patient bed / stretcher? _______________ Chair / wheelchair? ______________ • Will a change to this product require additional training / in-servicing for staff? o Yes o No • Is there vendor support for staff training / in-servicing of product? o Yes o No • Does vendor supply brackets for convenient placing at point-of-use? o Yes o No Zeroing in on the right product for clean- ing surfaces in your facility requires lots of label reading and digging into product safety data sheets. This handy form makes the process easier and helps organize a side-by-side comparison of your options. On the web: To download a copy of this product evaluation tool, go to outpatientsurgery.net/forms. You can customize the form to meet the needs of your facility. For example, including a place to note the product's price might be a good idea. Class of Microorganism Contact Time Demonstrated Efficacy (Yes / No) Bacteria Fungi Virus Multidrug-resistant organisms Bloodborne pathogens (HIV-1, HBV, HCV) Mycobacterium (TB) Bacterial spores (C. diff) Section 1: Fill out the top portion of the form using information from product-spe- cific safety data sheets, labels and manu- facturers' representatives. SMART EVALUATION Which Cleaning Product Is Right for Your Facility? z BELOW THE SURFACE Clean from top to bottom, and toward dirty areas. Pamela Bevelhymer, RN, BSN