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Keyword: Disinfection and disinfectants, 15 Links
APIC State-of-the-Art Report: The role of infection control during construction in health care facilities
Abstract: This report reviews issues related to construction and renovation projects in health care facilities that can help prevent transmission of infectious agents to vulnerable patient populations, health care workers, and visitors.
Source: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
URL: http://www.apic.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=6369
Best Management Practices for Hospital Waste [PDF]
Abstract: Report: Comprehensive 392 page document handling all types of hospital waste. Includes section on air quality and sterilizer alternatives and vendors, WA state permitting information and complete list of air toxics found in hospitals.
Source: Washington Department of Ecology
URL: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/0504013.pdf
Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization - In All Health Care Settings [PDF]
Abstract: Thorough overview of best practices including a glossary of terms, assistance with selecting SUD resprocessers, a sterilization decision tree etc.
Source: Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC)
URL: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers/program/infectious/diseases/best_prac/bp_cds_2.pdf
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures [PDF]
Abstract: Good article with basic methods elaborated for veteranary facilities, however is relevant to human health care facilities as well.
Source: Veteranary Technician
URL: http://www.vettechjournal.com/pdf/Caveney-BackBasics-Apr%20VT%2006.pdf
Detox Sterilization and Disinfection [PDF]
Abstract: PowerPoint about balance between sporicidal, viricidal, and bactericidal effectiveness, human and environmental health, compatibility with delicate devices and repair costs. Design tips to promote success and assure patient and health care worker safety.
Source: Hospitals for a Healthy Environment: Sharing Successes
URL: http://www.h2e-online.org/docs/266.pdf
Disinfection and Sterilization High Level Disinfectants & Sterilants
Abstract: Lists alternative sterilization and disinfecting products and resources.
Source: Sustainable Hospitals
URL: http://www.sustainablehospitals.org/cgi-bin/DB_Report.cgi?px=W&rpt=Cat&id=28
Ethylene Oxide Fact Sheet [PDF]
Abstract: Fact sheet written to give employers the information they need in order to manage staff exposure to EtO.
Source: OSHA
URL: http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/ethylene-oxide-factsheet.pdf
FDA-Cleared Sterilants and High Level Disinfectants with General Claims for Processing Reusable Medical and Dental Devices
Abstract: Alternative Disinfectants: A roster of FDA cleared steriliants and high-level disinfectants (HLDs) and conditions for their use.
Source: Food and Drug Administratio (FDA)
URL: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/ode/germlab.html
Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities
Abstract: Recommendations of CDC and the Healthcare Infection Control
Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC).
Source: CDC, HICPAC, American Society for Healthcare Engineering/American Hospital Association, vol. 2004
URL: http://www.apic.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=1174
Infection Control Guidelines
Abstract: This collection of guidelines pertains to keeping patients and healthcare workers in healthcare settings protected from infectious diseases.
Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/index.html#
NIOSH Alert: Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Explosions in Industrial Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Facilities
Abstract: Website about Ethylene Oxide including; background, industrial sterilization process, safety, current standards, case reports, conclusions, recommendations, abbreviations a glossary and information about occupational illnesses, injuries, and deaths.
Source: National Institute for Occupational and Safety and Health (NIOSH)
URL: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2007-164/
Practice Guidance
Abstract: Website with links to a wide variety of infection control guidelines from specific to a single disease to general.
Source: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
URL: http://www.apic.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Guidelines&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=6&ContentID=519
Recent Developments in Sterilization Technology
Abstract: Detailed description of sterilation technologies including their uses and advantages and disadvantages.
Source: Medical Device Link
URL: http://www.devicelink.com/mpb/archive/98/09/002.html
Replacing Ethylene Oxide and Glutaraldehyde [PDF]
Abstract: Gives an overview of where EtO and glutaraldehyde are used in hospitals, the reasons to find alternatives and a case study that shows a cost benefit analysis of switching to alternate sterilization/disinfection methods and products.
Source: EPA
URL: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/wpie/Healthcare/EPAEtOGlut.pdf
Sterilants and Disinfectants in Healthcare Facilities
Abstract: Website dedicated to those who want to go beyond mere compliance. Describes properties of sterilants and disinfectants, risks, compliance requirements, alternatives and disposal methods as well as listing additional resources.
Source: Hospitals for a Healthy Environment: Sharing Successes
URL: http://cms.h2e-online.org/ee/hazmat/hazmatconcern/steril/
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