How to produce a hospital disinfection policy

Introduction of biocides into clinical practice and the impact on antibiotic-resistant bacteria

“…Biocides have a long history of usage (Seal 1983; Seal and Holliman 1988; Coates and Hutchinson 1994; Ascenzi 1996; Cottone and Molinari 1996; Ranganathan 1996; Rutala 1996). Employed correctly, they have a valuable role to play in combating infection in the domiciliary, dental, veterinary and especially in the hospital environment.…”

An investigation of the bactericidal activity of chlorhexidine digluconateagainst multidrug-resistant hospital isolates

“…Among these activities, establishing appropriate disinfection policies and providing their activation play an important role. The core of these policies is to determine the appropriate concentrations, implementation methods, and application areas of disinfectants (7,17). Despite all these activities, infection epidemics caused by the wrong use of biocides have still been reported (18,19).…”

Healthcare Associated Infections: Nuisance in the Modern Medical Epoch

“…All invasive procedures require direct contact between patient's skin or mucous membrane and medical devices thus carrying a risk of direct transfer of pathogenic organisms. Various steps required to reduce infection rate in hospitals by effective sterilization and disinfection policy include an efficient and dependable team, assessment and implementation of ongoing disinfection policies, adequate staff training and regular audits (Coates and Hutchinson, 1994).…”