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Infection Control Foundation
Every healthcare disinfection decision follows the Spaulding Classification — the gold standard framework developed in 1957 and still used by the CDC today. It categorizes medical items by their infection risk and required decontamination level.
Items that enter sterile tissue or the vascular system. Any microbial contamination poses an immediate infection risk.
Items that contact mucous membranes or non-intact skin. Must kill all microorganisms except high numbers of bacterial spores.
Items contacting only intact skin. Require low-to-intermediate level disinfection using EPA-registered hospital disinfectants.
Chemical Reference Guide
Selecting the right chemical for the right surface is critical for both efficacy and safety. Here's the complete breakdown used by infection control professionals.
| Chemical Agent | Kill Spectrum | Contact Time | Best Use | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaternary Ammonium (Quats) | Bacteria, fungi, enveloped viruses | 10 min | Hard surfaces, patient rooms, floors | Low |
| Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) | Bacteria, viruses, C. diff spores | 1–10 min | C. diff rooms, blood spills, bathrooms | Medium |
| Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide | Bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores | 30 sec–5 min | ICU, OR, high-touch surfaces | Low |
| Phenolics | Bacteria, fungi, TB, non-enveloped viruses | 10 min | Lab areas, soiled utility rooms | Medium |
| Peracetic Acid | Bacteria, viruses, spores, fungi | 5–12 min | Endoscope reprocessing (HLD) | High Potency |
Step-by-Step Protocol
Terminal cleaning is performed when a patient is discharged, transferred, or has had a confirmed infection. This thorough process eliminates all pathogens from every surface in the room.
Put on gloves, gown, mask, and eye protection before entering the room. For contact precaution rooms, use full contact PPE. Change gloves if they become contaminated during the process.
Always don PPE outside the room — never inside.Bag and remove all trash, soiled linens, and single-use items. Use leak-proof, color-coded biohazard bags for regulated medical waste. Do not shake linens to prevent aerosolization.
Apply EPA-registered hospital disinfectant to all horizontal surfaces, starting from the highest point (TV, ceiling fixtures) and working downward. Always work from clean areas toward contaminated areas.
Maintain required contact time — typically 10 minutes for Quats, 1 minute for bleach solutions.Priority surfaces: bed rails, call light button, over-bed table, IV pole controls, TV remote, telephone, light switches, doorknob (both sides), thermostat, and faucet handles.
Toilet (inside bowl, seat, lid, base), sink, faucet handles, mirror, soap dispenser, grab bars, shower/tub. Use a dedicated toilet brush — never use the same cloths from the room in the bathroom.
Use a microfiber flat mop with fresh, pre-moistened pads. Use one pad per room. Apply disinfectant solution and mop from far corners toward the exit, using overlapping figure-8 strokes to prevent missed areas.
Never double-dip the mop. One mop head per room is the standard.Doff PPE in the correct order: gloves first, then gown, mask, and eyewear last. Perform hand hygiene with soap and water or 70% alcohol-based hand sanitizer immediately after PPE removal.
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