d. none of the above
Answer: c. Antimicrobial products fall under the EPA's Office of
Pesticide Programs. Lists of the solutions it has deemed effective
against specific
pathogens can be
found at its registra-
tion page:
osmag.net/FbkSN1.
Infection prevention-
minded accreditation
surveyors will likely
check the labels on
your surface disinfec-
tion agents to ensure
that they've got the
EPA's seal of
approval.
3. True or false? One
thorough wipe-down
is all that's required
to ensure effective
surface disinfection.
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. Surfaces
that are contaminat-
ed by dust, dirt, bodi-
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