Quaternary Ammonium Disinfectant Issues Encountered in an Environmental Services Department

Overview

Journal Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol

Publisher Cambridge University Press

Specialties Health Services
Infectious Diseases
Nursing
Public Health

Date 2016 Jan 29

PMID 26821275

Citations 12

Authors

John M Boyce

Linda Sullivan

Arica Booker

James Baker

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Abstract

We identified several factors affecting the use of quaternary ammonium-based (Quat) disinfectant in our facility. Microfiber wipers, cotton towels, and 1 of 2 types of disposable wipes soaked in a Quat disinfectant revealed significant binding of the disinfectant. Concentrations of Quat delivered by automated disinfectant dispensers varied widely.

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