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Disinfection and Sterilization: Current Issues and New Technologies
William A. Rutala, PhD, MPHDirector, Hospital Epidemiology, Occupational Health and Safety,
UNC Health Care; Research Professor of Medicine and Director, Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology,
University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NCDisclosure: Clorox
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Disinfection and Sterilization: Current Issues and New Technologies
• Current Issues and New Technologies Sterilization of critical items
Cleaning, washer disinfectors, biological indicators High-level disinfection for semi-critical items
New HLDs, prostate probes, cystoscopes, laryngoscopes Low-level disinfection of non-critical items
Role of the environment, curtain decontamination, room decontamination, thoroughness of cleaning
D/S and Emerging PathogensMERS-CoV, Enterovirus D68, Ebola
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Disinfection and Sterilization: Current Issues and New Technologies
• Current Issues and New Technologies Sterilization of critical items
Cleaning, washer disinfectors, biological indicators High-level disinfection for semi-critical items
New HLDs, prostate probes, cystoscopes, laryngoscopes Low-level disinfection of non-critical items
Role of the environment, curtain decontamination, room decontamination, thoroughness of cleaning
D/S and Emerging PathogensMERS-CoV, Enterovirus D68, Ebola
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DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATIONWA Rutala, DJ Weber, and HICPAC, www.cdc.gov
• EH Spaulding believed that how an object will be disinfected depended on the object’s intended use CRITICAL - objects which enter normally sterile tissue or the
vascular system or through which blood flows should be sterile SEMICRITICAL - objects that touch mucous membranes or skin
that is not intact require a disinfection process (high-level disinfection[HLD]) that kills all microorganisms except for low numbers of bacterial spores
NONCRITICAL - objects that touch only intact skin require low-level disinfection
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Sterilization of “Critical Objects”
Steam sterilization-1970sHydrogen peroxide gas plasma-1993
Ethylene oxide-1970sVaporized hydrogen peroxide-2011
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Some Potential Future Low-Temperature Sterilization Technologies Rutala WA, Weber WA. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2015, In press
• Ozone plus hydrogen peroxide vapor• Nitrogen dioxide
• Supercritical CO2
• Peracetic acid vapor
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Cleaning• Purpose: remove all adherent debris from an item and to
reduce the number of particulates, microorganisms, and pyrogens. Removes debris such as blood, mucus, oil, salts or other
foreign matter interferes with the sterilization process Reduces the bioburden and enhances the probability of
sterilization
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Bioburden on Surgical Devices• Bioburden on instruments used in surgery (Nystrom, 1981)
62% contaminated with <101
82% contaminated with <102
91% contaminated with <103
• Bioburden on surgical instruments (Rutala, 1997) 72% contained <101
86% contained <102
• Bioburden on surgical instruments (50) submitted to CP (Rutala, 2014) 58% contained <10 20% contained < 102
16% contained <5x102
6% contained <103
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Washer/DisinfectorRutala et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2014. 35:883-885.
• Five Chambers Pre-wash: water/enzymatic is circulated over the load for 1 min Wash: detergent wash solution (150oF) is sprayed over load for 4 min Ultrasonic cleaning: basket is lowered into ultrasonic cleaning tank
with detergent for 4 min Thermal and lubricant rinse: hot water (180oF) is sprayed over load
for 1 min; instrument milk lubricant is added to the water and is sprayed over the load
Drying: blower starts for 4 min and temperature in drying chamber 180F
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Washer/DisinfectorRemoval/Inactivation of Inoculum (Exposed) on Instruments
Rutala et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2014. 35:883-885.
WD Conditions Organism Inoculum Log Reduction Positives
Routine MRSA 2.6x107 Complete 0/8
Routine VRE 2.6x107 Complete 0/8
Routine P aeruginosa 2.1x107 Complete 0/8
Routine M terrae 1.4x108 7.8 2/8
Routine GS spores 5.3x106 4.8 11/14
No Enz/Det VRE 2.5x107 Complete 0/10
No Enz/Det GS spores 8.3x106 5.5 8/10
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Bioburden on surgical instruments is low
Washer/disinfectors are very effective (>7 log10 reduction) in removing/inactivating
microorganisms from instruments
Huge margin of safety
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Rapid Readout BIs for Steam Now Require a 1-3h Readout Compared to 24-48h
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Super Rapid Readout Biological IndicatorsCommercially available
1491 BI (blue cap)• Monitors 270°F and 275°F gravity –displacement steam sterilization cycles• 30 minute result (from 1 hour)
1492V BI (brown cap)• Monitors 270°F and 275°F dynamic-air-removal (pre-vacuum) steam sterilization cycles• 1 hour result (from 3 hours)
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Disinfection and Sterilization: Current Issues and New Technologies
• Current Issues and New Technologies Sterilization of critical items
Cleaning, washer disinfectors, biological indicators High-level disinfection for semi-critical items
New HLDs, prostate probes, cystoscopes, laryngoscopes Low-level disinfection of non-critical items
Role of the environment, curtain decontamination, room decontamination, thoroughness of cleaning
D/S and Emerging PathogensMERS-CoV, Enterovirus D68, Ebola
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DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION WA Rutala, DJ Weber, and HICPAC, www.cdc.gov
• EH Spaulding believed that how an object will be disinfected depended on the object’s intended use CRITICAL - objects which enter normally sterile tissue or the
vascular system or through which blood flows should be sterile SEMICRITICAL - objects that touch mucous membranes or skin
that is not intact require a disinfection process (high-level disinfection[HLD]) that kills all microorganisms except for low numbers of bacterial spores
NONCRITICAL - objects that touch only intact skin require low-level disinfection
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High-Level Disinfection of “Semicritical Objects”
Exposure Time > 8m-45m (US), 20oCGermicide Concentration_____Glutaraldehyde > 2.0%Ortho-phthalaldehyde 0.55%Hydrogen peroxide* 7.5%Hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid* 1.0%/0.08%Hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid* 7.5%/0.23%Hypochlorite (free chlorine)* 650-675 ppmAccelerated hydrogen peroxide 2.0%Peracetic acid 0.2%Glut and isopropanol 3.4%/26%Glut and phenol/phenate** 1.21%/1.93%___*May cause cosmetic and functional damage; **efficacy not verified
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ResertTM HLD High Level Disinfectant - Chemosterilant 2% hydrogen peroxide, in formulation
pH stabilizers Chelating agents Corrosion inhibitors
Efficacy (claims need verification) Sporicidal, virucidal, bactericidal, tuberculocidal, fungicidal
HLD: 8 mins at 20oC Odorless, non-staining, ready-to-use No special shipping or venting requirements Manual or automated applications 12-month shelf life, 21 days reuse Material compatibility/organic material resistance (Fe, Cu)?
*The Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide technology and logo are the property of Virox Technologies, Inc. Modified from G MacDonald. AJIC 2006;34:571
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Reprocessing Semicritical Items
• New Developments in Reprocessing Endoscopes Cystoscopes, ureteroscopes, hysteroscopes Prostate biopsy probes Laryngoscopes
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Reprocessing Channeled EndoscopesCystoscopes, Ureteroscopes, Hysteroscopes
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Reprocessing Channeled EndoscopesRutala, Gergen, Bringhurst, Weber, 2015
Exposure Method
VRE Contamination Before HLD (glutaraldehyde)
VRE Contamination After HLD
Passive HLD(immersed, not perfused)
3.6x108
2.0x108
1.1x108
7.5x108
1.0x108
6.8x107
Active HLD (HLD perfused with syringe)
8.4x107
1.5x108
2.8x108
1 CFU00
Pathogens must have exposure to HLD for inactivation
Immerse channeled flexible scope into HLD will not inactivate channel pathogens
Completely immerse the endoscope in HLD and ensure all channels are perfused, complete inactivation
Air pressure in channel stronger than fluid pressure at fluid-air interface
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Reprocessing Semicritical Items
• New Developments in Reprocessing Endoscopes Cystoscopes, ureteroscopes, hysteroscopes Prostate biopsy probes Laryngoscopes
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Prostate Biopsy ProbeRutala, Gergen, Weber. ICHE. 2007;28:916
• Evaluated effectiveness of HLD when assembled (needle biopsy holder in probe) and unassembled.
• Inoculated (106-107 P.aeruginosa): internal lumen/outside surface of needle biopsy holder; internal lumen of probe with and without needle biopsy holder in place
• Conclusion: HLD achieved when unassembled but not when assembled
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Disinfection of Prostate ProbeRutala, Gergen, Weber. ICHE. 2007;28:916
Needle guide must be removed from the probe for disinfection
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Disinfection of Prostate ProbeRutala, Gergen, Weber. ICHE; 2007;28:916
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Do Not Reuse Single Use Devices Federal judge convicted a
urologist who reused needle guides meant or single use during prostate procedures (Sept 2014)
Criminal prosecution (conspiracy to commit adulteration)
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Reprocessing Semicritical Items
• New Developments in Reprocessing Endoscopes Cystoscopes, ureteroscopes, hysteroscopes Prostate biopsy probes Laryngoscopes
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Reprocessing of Rigid LaryngoscopesJHI 2008, 68:101; ICHE 2007, 28:504; AJIC 2007, 35: 536
• Limited guidelines for reprocessing laryngoscope’s blades and handles
• Many hospitals consider blade as semicritical (HLD) and handle as noncritical (LLD)
• Blades linked to HAIs; handles not directly linked to HAIs but contamination with blood/OPIM suggest its potential and blade and handle function together
• Ideally, clean then HLD/sterilize blades and handles (UNCHC-blades wrapped in a tray-Sterrad; handle wrapped in tray [without batteries]-steam); the blades and handles placed together in a Ziploc bag. Blades and handles checked for function prior to packaging.
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Contamination of Laryngoscope Handles
J Hosp Infect 2010;74:123
• 55/64 (86%) of the handles deemed “ready for patient use” positive for S. aureus, enterococci, Klebsiella, Acinetobacter
Anesth Analg 2009;109:479
• 30/40 (75%) samples from handles positive (CONS, Bacillus, Streptococcus, S. aureus, Enterococcus) after cleaning
AANA J 1997;65:241
• 26/65 (40%) of the handles and 13/65 (20%) of the blades were positive for occult blood. These blades and handles were identified as ready for patient use.
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Laryngoscopes BladesThe Joint Commission, FAQ, October 24, 2011
• How should we process and store laryngoscope blades? Processed via sterilization or HLD Packaged in some way Stored in a way that prevents recontamination. Examples
of compliant storage include, but are not limited to, a peel pack post steam sterilization (long-term) or wrapping in a sterile towel (short term)
Should not place unwrapped blades in an anesthesia drawer
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Disinfection and Sterilization: Current Issues and New Technologies
• Current Issues and New Technologies Sterilization of critical items
Cleaning, washer disinfectors, biological indicators High-level disinfection for semi-critical items
New HLDs, prostate probes, cystoscopes, laryngoscopes Low-level disinfection of non-critical items
Role of the environment, curtain decontamination, room decontamination, thoroughness of cleaning
D/S and Emerging PathogensMERS-CoV, Enterovirus D68, Ebola
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DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION
• EH Spaulding believed that how an object will be disinfected depended on the object’s intended use CRITICAL - objects which enter normally sterile tissue or the
vascular system or through which blood flows should be sterile SEMICRITICAL - objects that touch mucous membranes or skin
that is not intact require a disinfection process (high-level disinfection[HLD]) that kills all microorganisms except for low numbers of bacterial spores
NONCRITICAL - objects that touch only intact skin require low-level disinfection
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LOW-LEVEL DISINFECTION FOR NONCRITICAL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES
Exposure time > 1 minGermicide Use Concentration
Ethyl or isopropyl alcohol 70-90%Chlorine 100ppm (1:500 dilution)Phenolic UDIodophor UDQuaternary ammonium UDImproved hydrogen peroxide (HP) 0.5%, 1.4%____________________________________________________UD=Manufacturer’s recommended use dilution
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION LEADS TO HAIs
• There is increasing evidence to support the contribution of the environment to disease transmission
• This supports comprehensive disinfecting regimens (goal is not sterilization) to reduce the risk of acquiring a pathogen from the healthcare environment/equipment
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KEY PATHOGENS WHERE ENVIRONMENTIAL SURFACES PLAY A ROLE IN TRANSMISSION
Weber, Rutala et al. AJIC 2010. 38:S25-33
• MRSA• VRE• Acinetobacter spp.• Clostridium difficile
• Norovirus• Rotavirus• SARS
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION ENDEMIC AND EPIDEMIC MRSAENDEMIC AND EPIDEMIC MRSA
Dancer SJ et al. Lancet ID 2008;8(2):101-13
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ENVIRONMENTAL SURVIVAL OF KEY PATHOGENS ON HOSPITAL SURFACES
Pathogen Survival Time
S. aureus (including MRSA) 7 days to >12 months
Enterococcus spp. (including VRE) 5 days to >46 months
Acinetobacter spp. 3 days to 11 months
Clostridium difficile (spores) >5 months
Norovirus (and feline calicivirus) 8 hours to >2 weeks
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 6 hours to 16 months
Klebsiella spp. 2 hours to >30 months
Adapted from Hota B, et al. Clin Infect Dis 2004;39:1182-9 andKramer A, et al. BMC Infectious Diseases 2006;6:130
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FREQUENCY OF ACQUISITION OF MRSA ON GLOVED HANDS AFTER CONTACT WITH SKIN AND ENVIRONMENTAL SITES
No significant difference on contamination rates of gloved hands after contact with skin or environmental surfaces (40% vs 45%; p=0.59)
Stiefel U, et al. ICHE 2011;32:185-187
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Thoroughness of Environmental CleaningCarling et al. Am J Infect Control. 2013;41:S20-S25
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DAILY CLEANING
TERMINAL CLEANING
Cle
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Mean = 32%
>110,000 Objects
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EVALUATION OF HOSPITAL ROOM ASSIGNMENT AND ACQUISITION OF CDI
Study design: Retrospective cohort analysis, 2005-2006
Setting: Medical ICU at a tertiary care hospital
Methods: All patients evaluated for diagnosis of CDI 48 hours after ICU admission and within 30 days after ICU discharge
Results (acquisition of CDI) Admission to room previously occupied
by CDI = 11.0% Admission to room not previously
occupied by CDI = 4.6% (p=0.002)
Shaughnessy MK, et al. ICHE 2011;32:201-206
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RELATIVE RISK OF PATHOGEN ACQUISITIONIF PRIOR ROOM OCCUPANT INFECTED~120%
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
MDR Acinetobacter (Nseir S, 2011)
C. diff (Shaughnessy M, 2011)
VRE^ (Drees M, 2008)
MDR Pseudomonas (Nseir S, 2011)
VRE (Huang S, 2006)
VRE* (Dress M, 2008)
MRSA (Huang S, 2006)
* Prior room occupant infected; ^Any room occupant in prior 2 weeks infected. Otter , Yezli, French. ICHE. 2012;32:687-699
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ACQUISITION OF MRSA ON HANDS AFTER CONTACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SITES
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TRANSFER OF MRSA FROM PATIENT OR ENVIRONMENT TO IV DEVICE AND TRANSMISSON OF PATHOGEN
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Effective Surface Decontamination
Product and Practice = Perfection
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LOW-LEVEL DISINFECTION FOR NONCRITICAL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES
Exposure time > 1 minGermicide Use Concentration
Ethyl or isopropyl alcohol 70-90%Chlorine 100ppm (1:500 dilution)Phenolic UDIodophor UDQuaternary ammonium UDImproved hydrogen peroxide 0.5%, 1.4%____________________________________________________UD=Manufacturer’s recommended use dilution
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Daily Disinfection of High-Touch SurfacesKundrapu et al. ICHE 2012;33:1039
Daily disinfection of high-touch surfaces (vs cleaned when soiled) with sporicidal disinfectant (PA) in rooms of patients with CDI and MRSA reduced acquisition of pathogens on hands after contact with surfaces and of hands caring for the patient
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Alfa et al. AJIC 2015;43:141-146
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Use of a Daily Disinfectant Cleaner Instead of a Daily Cleaner Reduced HAI Rates
Alfa et al. AJIC 2015.43:141-146
• Method: Improved hydrogen peroxide disposable wipe was used once per day for all high-touch surfaces to replace cleaner
• Result: When cleaning compliance was ≥ 80%, there was a significant reduction in cases/10,000 patient days for MRSA, VRE and C. difficile
• Conclusion: Daily use of disinfectant applied to environmental surfaces with a 80% compliance was superior to a cleaner because it resulted in significantly reduced rates of HAIs caused by C. difficile, MRSA, VRE
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Key Considerations for Selecting the Ideal Disinfectant for Your Facility
Rutala, Weber. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014;35:855-865
Consideration Question to Ask Score (1-10)
Kill Claims Does the product kill the most prevalent healthcare pathogens
Kill Times and Wet-Contact Times
How quickly does the product kill the prevalent healthcare pathogens. Ideally, contact time greater than or equal to the kill claim.
Safety Does the product have an acceptable toxicity rating, flammability rating
Ease-of-Use Odor acceptable, shelf-life, in convenient forms (wipes, spray), water soluble, works in organic matter, one-step (cleans/disinfects)
Other factors Supplier offer comprehensive training/education, 24-7 customer support, overall cost acceptable (product capabilities, cost per compliant use, help standardize disinfectants in facility)
Note: Consider the 5 components shown, give each product a score (1 is worst and 10 is best) in each of the 5 categories, and select the product with the highest score as the optimal choice (maximum score is 50).
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Effective Surface Decontamination
Product and Practice = Perfection
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SURFACE DISINFECTIONEffectiveness of Different Methods
Technique (with cotton) MRSA Log10 Reduction (QUAT)
Saturated cloth 4.41
Spray (10s) and wipe 4.41
Spray, wipe, spray (1m), wipe 4.41
Spray 4.41
Spray, wipe, spray (until dry) 4.41
Disposable wipe with QUAT 4.55
Control: detergent 2.88
Rutala, Gergen, Weber. Unpublished data.
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WipesCotton, Disposable, Microfiber, Cellulose-Based, Nonwoven Spunlace
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WIPESRutala, Weber. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014;35:855-865
• Wipes-cotton, disposable, microfiber• Wipe should have sufficient wetness to achieve the disinfectant
contact time. Discontinue use of the wipe if no longer leaves the surface visible wet for > 1 minute.
• When the wipe is visibly soiled, flip to a clean/unused side and continue until all sides of the wipe have been used (or get another wipe)
• Dispose of the wipe/cloth wipe appropriately• Do not re-dip a wipe into the clean container of pre-saturated wipes
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WIPESRutala, Weber. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014;35:855-865
• Wipes-cotton, disposable, microfiber• Wipe should have sufficient wetness to achieve the disinfectant
contact time. Discontinue use of the wipe if no longer leaves the surface visible wet for > 1 minute.
• When the wipe is visibly soiled, flip to a clean/unused side and continue until all sides of the wipe have been used (or get another wipe)
• Dispose of the wipe/cloth wipe appropriately• Do not re-dip a wipe into the clean container of pre-saturated wipes
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ALL “TOUCHABLE” (HAND CONTACT) SURFACES SHOULD BE WIPED WITH DISINFECTANT
“High touch” objects only recently defined (no significant differences in microbial contamination of different surfaces) and
“high risk” objects not epidemiologically defined.
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FREQUENCY (mean) OF HCP CONTACT FOR SURFACES IN AN ICU (N=28) AND WARD (N=24)
ICU WARD
Huslage K, Rutala WA, Sickbert-Bennett E, Weber DJ. ICHE 2010;31:850-853
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MICROBIAL BURDEN ON ROOM SURFACES AS A FUNCTION OF FREQUENCY OF TOUCHINGHuslage K, Rutala WA, Weber DJ. ICHE. 2013;34:211-212
Surface Prior to CleaningMean CFU/RODAC (95% CI)
Post Cleaning (mean)Mean CFU/RODAC (95% CI)
High 71.9 (46.5-97.3) 9.6
Medium 44.2 (28.1-60.2) 9.3
Low 56.7 (34.2-79.2) 5.7
The level of microbial contamination of room surfaces is similar regardless of how often they are touched both before and after cleaning
Therefore, all surfaces that are touched must be cleaned and disinfected
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Thoroughness of Environmental CleaningCarling et al. Am J Infect Control. 2013;41:S20-S25
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION LEADS TO HAIs
• There is increasing evidence to support the contribution of the environment to disease transmission
• This supports comprehensive disinfecting regimens (goal is not sterilization) to reduce the risk of acquiring a pathogen from the healthcare environment/equipment
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MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CLEANINGCooper et al. AJIC 2007;35:338
• Visual assessment-not a reliable indicator of surface cleanliness• ATP bioluminescence-measures organic debris (each unit has
own reading scale, <250-500 RLU) • Microbiological methods-<2.5CFUs/cm2-pass; can be costly and
pathogen specific• Fluorescent marker-transparent, easily cleaned, environmentally
stable marking solution that fluoresces when exposed to an ultraviolet light (applied by IP unbeknown to EVS, after EVS cleaning, markings are reassessed)
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DAZO Solution (AKA – Goo)
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Target Enhanced
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TERMINAL ROOM CLEANING: DEMONSTRATION OF IMPROVED CLEANING
• Evaluated cleaning before and after an intervention to improve cleaning
• 36 US acute care hospitals• Assessed cleaning using a
fluorescent dye• Interventions
Increased education of environmental service workers
Feedback to environmental service workers
†Regularly change “dotted” items to prevent targeting objects
Carling PC, et al. ICHE 2008;29:1035-41
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Cleaning/Disinfection
• ES and nursing need to agree on who is responsible for cleaning what (especially equipment)
• ES needs to know Which disinfectant/detergent to use What concentration would be used (and verified) What contact times are recommended (bactericidal) How often to change cleaning cloths/mop heads How important their job is to infection prevention
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Percentage of Surfaces Clean by Different Measurement Methods
Rutala, Gergen, Sickbert-Bennett, Huslage, Weber. 2013
Fluorescent marker is a useful tool in determining how thoroughly a surface is wiped and mimics the microbiological data better than ATP
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Touch (Wiping) vs No-Touch (Mechanical)
No Touch(supplements but do not replace surface
cleaning/disinfection)
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NEW “NO TOUCH” APPROACHES TO ROOM DECONTAMINATIONSupplement Surface Disinfection
Rutala, Weber. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2011;32:743
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EFFECTIVENESS OF UV-C FOR ROOM DECONTAMINATION (Inoculated Surfaces)
Pathogens Dose* Mean log10 Reduction Line of Sight
Mean log10 Reduction Shadow
Time Reference
MRSA, VRE, MDR-A 12,000 3.90-4.31 3.25-3.85 ~15 min Rutala W, et al.1
C. difficile 36,000 4.04 2.43 ~50 min Rutala W, et al.1
MRSA, VRE 12,000 >2-3 NA ~20 min Nerandzic M, et al.2
C. difficile 22,000 >2-3 NA ~45 min Nerandzic M, et al.2
C. difficle 22,000 2.3 overall 67.8 min Boyce J, et al.3
MRSA, VRE, MDR-A, Asp 12,000 3.-5->4.0 1.7->4.0 30-40 min Mahida N, et al.4
MRSA, VRE, MDR-A, Asp 22,000 >4.0* 1.0-3.5 60-90 min Mahida N, et al.4
C. difficile, G. stear spore 22,000 2.2 overall 73 min Havill N et al5
VRE, MRSA, MDR-A 12,000 1.61 1.18 25 min Anderson et al6
1ICHE 2010;31:1025; 2BMC 2010;10:197; 3ICHE 2011;32:737; 4JHI 2013;84:323l 5ICHE 2012;33:507-12 6ICHE 2013;34:466 * Ws/cm2; min = minutes; NA = not available
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HP for Decontamination of the Hospital EnvironmentFalagas et al. J Hosp Infect. 2011;78:171
Author, Year HP System Pathogen Before HPV After HPV % Reduction
French, 2004 VHP MRSA 61/85-72% 1/85-1% 98
Bates, 2005 VHP Serratia 2/42-5% 0/24-0% 100
Jeanes, 2005 VHP MRSA 10/28-36% 0/50-0% 100
Hardy, 2007 VHP MRSA 7/29-24% 0/29-0% 100
Dryden, 2007 VHP MRSA 8/29-28% 1/29-3% 88
Otter, 2007 VHP MRSA 18/30-60% 1/30-3% 95
Boyce, 2008 VHP C. difficile 11/43-26% 0/37-0% 100
Bartels, 2008 HP dry mist MRSA 4/14-29% 0/14-0% 100
Shapey, 2008 HP dry mist C. difficile 48/203-24%; 7 7/203-3%; 0.4 88
Barbut, 2009 HP dry mist C. difficile 34/180-19% 4/180-2% 88
Otter, 2010 VHP GNR 10/21-48% 0/63-0% 100
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USE OF HPV TO REDUCE RISK OF ACQUISITION OF MDROs
• Design: 30 mo prospective cohort study with hydrogen peroxide vapor (HPV) intervention to assess risks of colonization or infection with MDROs
• Methods:12 mo pre-intervention phase followed by HPV use on 3 units for terminal disinfection • Results
Prior room occupant colonized or infected with MDRO in 22% of cases Patients admitted to HPV decontaminated rooms 64% less likely to acquire any MDRO (95%
CI, 0.19-0.70) and 80% less likely to acquire VRE (95% CI, 0.08-0.52) Risk of C. difficile, MRSA and MDR-GNRs individually reduced but not significantly Proportion of rooms environmentally contaminated with MDROs significantly reduced (RR,
0.65, P=0.03)
• Conclusion-HPV reduced the risk of acquiring MDROs compared to standard cleaning
Passaretti CL, et al. Clin Infect Dis 2013;56:27-35
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A Four-Arm Prospective, Multicenter Study to Assess Efficacy, Effectiveness and Feasibility of Enhanced Room Disinfection with Chlorine and UV Light Using Clinical and Microbiologic Outcomes
Anderson, Sexton, Chen, Moehring, Knelson, Rutala, Weber, et al. 2014
Patient with colonization or infection due to MRSA, VRE, or
MDR-Acinetobacter
Discharge
EVS Notified
Room Disinfection
New patient admitted
4 ARMS
Surveillance for HAI
QUAT No UV Light
UV Light
No UV Light
UV Light
BLEACH
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LOW-LEVEL DISINFECTION FOR NONCRITICAL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES
Exposure time > 1 minGermicide Use Concentration
Ethyl or isopropyl alcohol 70-90%Chlorine 100ppm (1:500 dilution)Phenolic UDIodophor UDQuaternary ammonium UDImproved hydrogen peroxide (HP) 0.5%, 1.4%____________________________________________________UD=Manufacturer’s recommended use dilution
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Hospital Privacy Curtains(pre- and post-intervention study; sampled curtain, sprayed “grab area” 3x from
6-8” with 1.4% IHP and allowed 2 minute contact; sampled curtain)
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Decontamination of Curtains with Activated HP (1.4%)Rutala, Gergen, Weber. Am J Infect Control. 2014;42:426-428
CP for: Before DisinfectionCFU/5 Rodacs (#Path)
After DisinfectionCFU/5 Rodacs (#Path)
% Reduction
MRSA 330 (10 MRSA) 21*(0 MRSA) 93.6%
MRSA 186 (24 VRE) 4* (0 VRE) 97.9%
MRSA 108 (10 VRE) 2* (0 VRE) 98.2%
VRE 75 (4 VRE) 0 (0 VRE) 100%
VRE 68 (2 MRSA) 2* (0 MRSA) 97.1%
VRE 98 (40 VRE) 1* (0 VRE) 99.0%
MRSA 618 (341 MRSA) 1* (0 MRSA) 99.8%
MRSA 55 (1 VRE) 0 (0 MRSA) 100%
MRSA, VRE 320 (0 MRSA, 0 VRE) 1* (0 MRSA, 0 VRE) 99.7%
MRSA 288 (0 MRSA) 1* (0 MRSA) 99.7%
Mean 2146/10=215 (432/10=44) 33*/10=3 (0) 98.5%
* All isolates after disinfection were Bacillus sp; now treat CP patient curtains at discharge with IHP
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TERMINAL CLEANING PRACTICE
• Some hospitals change curtains after Contact Precaution patients
• At UNC Health Care, privacy curtains are changed routinely every 3 months or when visible soiled
• In all discharge rooms, frequently touched surfaces of the curtains are sprayed with approved disinfectant (e.g., improved HP)
• Vinyl shower curtains are cleaned when visibly soiled or replaced as needed
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Disinfection and Sterilization: Current Issues and New Technologies
• Current Issues and New Technologies Sterilization of critical items
Cleaning, washer disinfectors, biological indicators High-level disinfection for semi-critical items
New HLDs, prostate probes, cystoscopes, laryngoscopes Low-level disinfection of non-critical items
Role of the environment, curtain decontamination, room decontamination, thoroughness of cleaning
D/S and Emerging PathogensMERS-CoV, Enterovirus D68, Ebola
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Decreasing Order of Resistance of Microorganisms to Disinfectants/Sterilants
PrionsBacterial spores (C. difficile)
MycobacteriaSmall, non-enveloped viruses (HPV, polio, EV-D68)
Fungal sporesGram-negative bacilli (Acinetobacter)
Vegetative fungi and algaeLarge, non-enveloped viruses
Gram-positive bacteria (MRSA, VRE)Enveloped viruses (Ebola, MERS-CoV)
Most Resistant
Most Susceptible
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New and Emerging PathogensMERS-CoV, Ebola, Enterovirus D68
• Will likely not have an EPA-registered disinfectant on the market to kill it• Manufacturers may not make claims about emerging pathogens without
EPA approval, which may take 18-24 months for new pathogens• Until an EPA-approved claim is available, users may refer to the hierarchy
of microbial susceptibility to select the appropriate disinfectant• For example, use EPA-registered disinfectant suitable for non-enveloped
viruses (norovirus, rotavirus, adenovirus, poliovirus) to disinfectant surfaces for Ebola
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Disinfection and Sterilization: Current Issues and New Technologies
• Current Issues and New Technologies Sterilization of critical items
Cleaning, washer disinfectors, biological indicators High-level disinfection for semi-critical items
New HLDs, prostate probes, cystoscopes, laryngoscopes Low-level disinfection of non-critical items
Role of the environment, curtain decontamination, room decontamination, thoroughness of cleaning
D/S and Emerging PathogensMERS-CoV, Enterovirus D68, Ebola
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Disinfection and Sterilization:
Current Issues and New Technologies
• Disinfection and sterilization technologies and practices reduce risk of infection associated with medical devices and surfaces.
• Washer-disinfector extremely effective in removing/inactivating pathogens• All channeled endoscopes must be perfused with HLD to inactivate pathogens.• Do not reuse single-use medical devices • The contaminated surface environment in hospital rooms is important in the
transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens (MRSA, VRE, C. difficile, Acinetobacter). Thoroughness of cleaning should be monitored (e.g., fluorescence).
• No-touch technologies (UV, VHP) kill pathogens and may reduce HAIs.• Emerging pathogens, such as Ebola, are susceptible to currently available
disinfectants.
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Quality Control• Provide comprehensive and intensive training for all staff
assigned to reprocess medical/surgical instruments• To achieve and maintain competency, staff should:
hands-on training all work supervised until competency is documented competency testing should be conducted at commencement
of employment and regularly review written reprocessing instructions to ensure
compliance