Re: terminal cleaning

[Wishart, Michael]

Hi Philippa

Here we only use bleach after detergent cleaning for known VRE or Norovirus. We are currently trialling a non-chlorine disinfectant with action again Norovirus and enterococci because it claims to leave no residue. We need to rinse off the bleach residue otherwise it adversely effects surfaces.

Cheers
Michael

Michael Wishart

Infection Control Coordinator
Quality & Safety Unit | Greenslopes Private Hospital
Newdegate St, Greenslopes QLD 4120
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Good afternoon, here at the Canberra hospital we have a 2 step process forterminal cleaning. Rooms are initially cleaned with detergent & water thendiluted bleach and left to dry- however our cleaners are wanting to to washoff the diluted bleach. I am wondering what happens in other hospitals? Thanks

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