The
ECR institute have a useful on-line review of different environmental
disinfection systems, including UV and hydrogen peroxide technologies:
“In
this article, we focus on products that use one of two methods to reduce room bioburden
(i.e., the number of microorganisms within the room): UV light and hydrogen
peroxide.”
“UV
light and hydrogen peroxide share the following characteristics: (1) they
cannot be used in an occupied space, (2) they are used after room cleaning to
ensure maximum effectiveness, (3) they add to room turnover time, (4) they
leave no harmful residue, and (5) they have no residual antimicrobial effect
(i.e., they do not continue to kill microorganisms after a new patient is
brought into the room).”
Posted by Tim Sandle
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