2. Selection of High-Level Disinfectants (HLDs) ............................................................................ 335 3. HLD Storage Locations ................................................................................................................ 336 4. Disinfection Areas ........................................................................................................................ 336
5. Preparation of Items for Disinfection ....................................................................................... 337 Precleaning, transport to the decontamination area, cleaning, inspection
6. Preparation and Use of HLDs ..................................................................................................... 339 Compatibility, activated HLD solutions, disinfection 7. Transport and Storage ................................................................................................................. 343
8. Safe Environment ......................................................................................................................... 344 Hazard communication program, chemical spill cleanup, ventilation, exposure monitoring, personal protective equipment, disposal
9. Processing Records ...................................................................................................................... 347 10. Education .................................................................................................................................... 348 11. Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................................ 349 12. Quality ......................................................................................................................................... 350
MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS
CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CFU – Colony-forming units FDA – US Food and Drug Administration FIFRA - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
HLD – High-level disinfectant
HPV – Human papillomavirus IFU – Instructions for use MEC – Minimum effective concentration MRC – Minimum recommended concentration PPE – Personal protective equipment SDS – Safety data sheet