Kicking off 2022 like an EXPERT Part 3

Let's recap.  So far we have covered your annual infection prevention program and annual training.  Now let's move onto the disinfectant list review.  Each year it's important for you to review the current list of disinfectants and obtain approval through the Infection Prevention Committee or whatever committee oversees the Infection Prevention Program.  Word of caution.  Make sure that the items on the list are the actual products being used by the cleaning staff.  I have been surprised in the past by what I actually found on the cleaning cart.  My best advice would be to take the list and do rounds with the Environmental Services leader to determine if the products match.  Here are a couple of things to look for when doing rounds and talking to staff:

• EPA approval number on the label
• Appropriate contact time being used
• Correct PPE being used
• Right Disinfectants being used for the right conditions, i.e. bleach for C.diff
• Only products on the list being used
• Right disinfectant being used for the right surface, i.e. electronics, etc

You may think of other items to look for when you start this process so add them to your list.  If you start a list of things to observe this year, this process will be a breeze next year.  As an added bonus, I included a helpful resource related to selecting disinfectants for your facility.  Your list doesn't have to be fancy.  You can create a simple list with the name, active ingredient, and contact time.  Easy peasy!

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