Use of disinfectants in medical wards with low risk of infection
< div class="react-scroll-to-bottom--css-izpkv-79elbk h-full"> In recent years, the number of disinfectants designed for the decontamination of healthcare environments and reusable non-invasive care equipment has increased significantly, which sometimes makes selecting the most suitable product difficult, especially in medical wards. This is because, in addition to the microbial challenge, there are numerous factors that must...
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The role of surface disinfection in the transmission of nosocomial infections
The spread of infections through contact is linked to a series of environmental conditions that affect the development and transmission of pathogens. It has been found that many pathogens persist in the surrounding environment, where they remain for days or even months. Although infection transmission (direct or indirect) is most likely to occur through...
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Cleaning and disinfection protocols in dental offices
Even though dental offices most often operate outside of classic healthcare facilities, this does not mean that the attention given to sanitation is at a lower level. Dentists have direct and indirect contact daily with saliva, blood, and instruments, dental impressions, and surfaces that could be contaminated, potentially making the dental office a place...
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Eight steps to clean and disinfect hospital wards
In healthcare facilities, such as hospitals or units with inpatient wards, disinfecting hospital rooms designated for patients is essential for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment. This contributes to protecting the health and safety of both patients and medical staff. When cleaning staff sanitize a room occupied by patients, there are several important practices...
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The importance of effective disinfection of medical devices in clinics and hospitals
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hundreds of millions of people worldwide are affected each year by avoidable infections within the healthcare system (healthcare-associated infections). An unjustifiably high number of infections are due to the handling of contaminated medical equipment and devices. These devices are vital for saving patients' lives and protecting hospital...
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The importance of hand hygiene in hospitals and medical clinics
Hygiene in the healthcare sector plays an important role in the safety of patients and medical staff alike. The primary goal is to measure and reduce latent forms of infection, and to diagnose, investigate, and limit epidemics. Hospital hygiene – more accurately termed “infection control” – is a specific form of quality management that...
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Sanitization and disinfection of high-risk areas in hospitals
To prevent nosocomial infections in hospital environments, it is essential to follow rigorous cleaning and disinfection protocols. Special attention is required in high-risk areas, such as intensive care units, operating rooms, and spaces dedicated to critically ill patients. Here, the risk of infection outbreaks is higher, given the intensive use of medical instruments that...
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