Impact of an Improved Hydrogen Peroxide (IPH) Disinfectant versus a Quaternary Ammonium-based (Quat) Disinfectant on Surface Contamination and Healthcare Outcomes

IHP disinfectants effectively reduce contamination of hospital surfaces, but there are few data on their impact on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). We compared the impact on surface contamination and HAI rates of two disinfectants containing IHP or Quat.

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2016-06, Vol.44 (6), p.S28-S28
Main Authors: Boyce, John M., MD, Guercia, Kerri A., MT (ASCP), Havill, Nancy L., MT (ASCP), CIC, Sullivan, Linda K., BSN, MBA, CIC
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ammonia
Contamination
Disinfection & disinfectants
Hydrogen peroxide
Impact analysis
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Nosocomial infections
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Summary:IHP disinfectants effectively reduce contamination of hospital surfaces, but there are few data on their impact on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). We compared the impact on surface contamination and HAI rates of two disinfectants containing IHP or Quat.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.04.191