could benefit from hydrogen peroxide misting sys-
tems, because they effectively penetrate every part of
the room, including areas that are hard to access
with manual cleaning," he says.
Back to basics
The pandemic is making whole room disinfection sys-
tems the standard rather than the exception. Still,
they'll never replace traditional surface disinfection.
In the end, infectious disease response teams still rely
on good old-fashioned elbow grease. "We're still man-
ually cleaning according to CDC
Guidelines," says Cokela Nicolette
Walker, MBA, LSSGB, environmen-
tal services director at Sparrow
Health System in Lansing, Mich.
"It's all about technique, proper
cleaning and following protocols."
Mr. Patterson also says whole
room disinfection technology is an
advantageous additional step to manual cleaning.
"We're still using microfibers to wipe down surfaces,"
he says. "It's a multifaceted approach. With the help
of current technology, we're able to produce a better
product that's safe for our providers and patients."
Mr. Patterson believes the pandemic gave his
team the recognition and respect they deserve. "I
always preach that they're not just mopping
floors, that they're helping to save lives," he says.
"We're an important part of patient care and keep-
ing people safe."
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