Disinfection policies

Block S.S. (Ed) l99l)Disinfection, Sterilization and Preservation, 4th edn. Philadelphia Lea Febiger. Coates D. Hutchinson D.N. (1994) How to produce a hospital disinfection policy. JHosp Infect, 26, 57-68. 

The (US) Chlorine Chemistry Council (CCC), a business council of the American Chemistry Council, is a national trade association based in Arlington, VA, representing the manufacturers and users of chlorine and chlorine-related products. CCC strives to achieve policies that promote the continuing, responsible uses of chlorine and chlorine-based products. Chlorine is widely used as a disease-fighting disinfection agent, as a basic component in pharmaceuticals and myriad other products that are essential to modern life. 

NLD 1992 The chemical is severely restricted, in 1981, the use of methyl bromide as a soil disinfectant was prohibited. Based on Article 16a ofthe Dutch Pesticide Law of 1962, an exemption could, however, be granted based on individual requests. In the following period of time, the policies of the Government aimed at a further decrease in the use of methyl bromide. In 1992 methyl bromide was completely banned for use as a soil disinfectant. In 1996, two space fumigation products on the basis of methyl bromide were extended until 1 December 2001. (Reference (EP3) UNEP/FAO - PIC Circulars XIV, XV, XVI, XVII - 12/2001,6/2002, 12/2002,6/2003, )... 

Raahave in Scandinavia has also published studies with clinical relevance that include use of CHG and combinations, loading of bacteria in wounds, and use of velvet pads and contact plates for sampling [77-79]. He also assessed the much-discussed use of clinical outcome investigation with topical antimicrobials. Withholding antimicrobial use in a clinical trial was considered unethical. He also discussed injection-site disinfection as a marginal decision, but one that could be considered an insurance policy because he also recognized its ritualistic aspects. 

An employer is allowed to choose the cleaning and disinfecting program the best meets the requirements of the standard and the particular circumstances of the workplace. It is OSHA policy that if the employer elects to have employees clean their own respirators, the employer must provide the cleaning and disinfecting equipment, supplies, and facilities, as well as time for the job to be done. Failure to do so would be a violation of paragraph (h)(1) of the standard. 

Biowastes and used materials must be promptly removed and prepared for decontamination (see Chapter 5). Pathogen-containing liquid wastes and recombinant DNA materials shall be autoclaved before disposal. CAUTION Autoclaving of radioactive materials may be prohibited by local policy. Contaminated media should be treated with 1 percent chlorine bleach and 2 percent iodophor solution if this disinfectant will not react with the materials to be decontaminated. 

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