Differentiating Between Traditional and ‘Hospital Grade’ Disinfectants

Doe Kley, infection prevention fellow, Clorox Healthcare’s Clinical and Scientific Affairs Team mentioned that “Decision-makers should review the label for claims against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa. In addition to being a regulatory requirement, it is important to use healthcare-grade disinfectants because they are designed for use in this high-consequence setting. These products are formulated with healthcare surfaces and common pathogens in mind to help improve patient safety. On any given day, one in 31 hospitalized patients have at least one healthcare-associated infection.”

Read Full Article