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Guidelines for the selection and use of environmental surface disinfectants in healthcare /

Disinfection is recognized as an important aspect of infection prevention, especially for Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) caused by certain microorganisms such as Clostridioides difficile on environmental surfaces. Determining appropriate disinfection of environmental surfaces requires balanci...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Stewart, Erica J. (Editor ), Smith, Roberta (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Falls Church, Virginia : American Industrial Hygiene Association, 2017.
Edición:Second edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Disinfection is recognized as an important aspect of infection prevention, especially for Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) caused by certain microorganisms such as Clostridioides difficile on environmental surfaces. Determining appropriate disinfection of environmental surfaces requires balancing several factors including risk, efficacy, patient and worker safety and comfort, surface and process compatibility, and cost. New products and processes for disinfection are creating opportunities for industrial hygienists to apply their expertise.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (44 pages) : illustrations
ISBN:1523147571
9781523147571