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A Deep Dive Into Surface Disinfection - October 2017 - Subscribe to Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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tive environment comply with guidelines and standards. The pur- pose of monitoring these process- es is to identify trends in practice that may need to be improved upon. The purpose of a committee is to receive feedback and to guide the facility with respect to remedi- ating issues if they are identified and/or to assist with improving practices on an ongoing basis. For patients and staff Surface cleaning and disinfection plays a key role in the multi-disci- plinary approach to keeping patients and staff infection-free. Following manufacturer's instruc- tions for use is the key to ensuring that practices are done correctly and efficiently. Monitoring for compliance is another factor that enhances practices. Finally, verifying that cleaning and disinfection is undertaken appropriately with subsequent follow-up is recom- mended as part of a complete infection prevention program in the perioperative setting. OSM O C T O B E R 2 0 1 7 • O U T PA T I E N TS U R G E R Y. N E T • 4 3 What happens if the product dries in less time than the manufacturer stipulates? Pamela Bevelhymer, RN, BSN, CNOR Ms. Segal (info@iccs-home.com) is founder and president of Infection Control Consulting Services in Delray Beach, Fla. Follow her blog at iccsblog.com.

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