contact with the surface for the entire kill time
to be effective.
When using disinfectant wipes, often mul-
tiple wipes will be required to keep the sur-
face wet for the entire kill time. Train your
staff to set a timer at the head of the table,
set it to the appropriate length of time
needed for proper disinfection and ensure
the surface remains wet the entire time.
Dispose of the wipes at the end of the
process and do not reuse the wipes for
other contaminated surfaces.
A commercially available spray disinfectant
of the same compound used can assist in
keeping larger surfaces wet for the recom-
mended kill time. Let surfaces air dry at the
end of the kill time; don't wipe the surfaces
with a dry cloth to speed the drying process
before the end of the kill time. This will
reduce the contact time with the pathogen
and reduce the effectiveness of the disinfec-
tant. Quaternary ammonium compounds are
less effective when used with materials such
as cotton and gauze pads because they absorb
the active ingredients, so commercially pre-
pared wipes are best.
3. Know your surfaces
Are your disinfectants safe to use on all your
surfaces? Most ultrasound probes will not tol-
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