I
'm an infection control consultant. During my
onsite visits to surgical facilities, one of the
areas I delve into deeply is surface disinfec-
tion, especially during room turnover, where
I'm able to interact directly with staff mem-
bers responsible for cleaning between patients. My
method of figuring out how well you're disinfecting
the environment is to begin a dialogue by asking a
SURFACE
DISINFECTION
A DEEP DIVE INTO
Our infection control consultant has
10 questions for your cleaning crew.
• BY THE BOOK Following manufacturer's
instructions for use is key to effective and
efficient surface disinfection practices.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN,
CNOR
Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC, FAPIC | Delray Beach, Fla.
