At the end of this course, the learner shall be able to:

• Understand the survival of pathogens on surfaces and the environment as a reservoir.
• Outline the importance of environmental disinfection within Ambulatory Care, Long Term Care, and Acute Care settings
• Identify chemicals used in healthcare disinfectants and their properties
• Review characteristics of an ideal disinfectant
• Understand the regulatory framework for disinfectants and define EPA registration of disinfectants
• List three new technologies for cleaning and disinfection
• Describe a few studies relating environmental disinfection to its impact on HAIs

• Author: Amanda Thornton RN, MSN, CIC, VA-BC
• 1 Contact Hour