Cleaning, disinfecting, etc.

SECTION 160.17. Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization of implements

• Disinfection- process that kill or destroys MOST
  disease producing organisms and renders the objécts for EXTERNAL use

• EPA/Hospital grade disinfectants - Use ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, phenolics, quats, iodophors, sodium hypochlorite
  Need to follow manufactures directions for use of disinfectants

• Used implements must be cleaned with soap and warm water (or soap and detergent), rinsed throughly, dried with a clean towel or other absorbent material, and completely immersed in an EPA/Hospital grade disinfectant for 10 mins or more, removed, rinsed, dried, and stored in a covered container

• Implements that are intended to penetrate the skin or enter pores shall be either single-use disposable or subject to sterilization