Surface Disinfection: Current and Emerging Technologies (On-Demand)

Numerous environmental surfaces routinely become contaminated with saliva, blood, and exudate during the provision of healthcare. A variety of microbial pathogens are able to survive on these surfaces for extended periods and can cause infection, especially in hospitalized patients. This presentation will initially discuss the most common pathogens involved in these infections. Currently, published guidelines require surface cleaning and disinfection or placement of disposable covers between patients. These will be discussed as effective current practices for healthcare facilities. In addition, a review of new, emerging technologies and practices to improve environmental disinfection will be considered and compared to current.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recall the role of contaminated surfaces in microbial infections
2. Discuss available options for environmental surface asepsis
3. Review new, emerging technologies to accomplish environmental surface disinfection

Steps to Complete Course:

1. Click on On-Demand Recording below and watch the video
2. Complete the Assessment (requires a passing score of 70%)
3. Complete the Evaluation 
   • Once you complete the Evaluation, you can find your CE Certificate under MY ACCOUNT > MY CERTIFICATES