Alkaline detergent combined with a routine ward bedpan washer disinfector cycle eradicates Clostridium difficile spores from the surface of plastic bedpans

作者：Alfa Michelle J^*; Olson Nancy; Buelow Smith Louise; Murray Brenda Lee

来源：American Journal of Infection Control, 2013, 41(4): 381-383.

DOI：10.1016/j.ajic.2012.04.326

• Cleaning efficacy
• Thermal conditions

The cleaning efficiency of a ward bedpan washer disinfector was evaluated using various cycle parameters and detergent to determine which conditions could effectively eliminate Clostridium difficile spores from the surface of bedpans. Results revealed that the regular intensive cycle with thermal conditions of 85 degrees C for 60 seconds plus the addition of an alkaline detergent was sufficient to eradicate C difficile spores. However, these thermal conditions alone, without detergent, were not adequate.

• 出版日期2013-4