Posts Tagged ‘Sporicidal’
Tactics for managing C. diff infections (CDIs) with Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes
In this blog post, we’ll uncover why Clostridioides difficile poses a challenge and how to best prevent the transmission of spores with commode decontamination. Working in healthcare, “C. diff” is always a pathogen of concern. Rightly so, as it has been associated with costly outbreaks in healthcare settings, especially since the emergence of hypervirulent strains since…
Read MoreEN 17126, why Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes and other biocides are classed as sporicidal
Today on the blog, we discuss endospores in healthcare, sporicidal EN testing and how effective Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes really are. Endospores in healthcare Bacteria utilise a wide variety of defence mechanisms when facing extreme environmental conditions. Certain Gram-positive bacteria produce intracellular spores called endospores, which prove a complex challenge for healthcare settings and infection prevention in general. These…
Read MorePeracetic Acid Wipes: A new name for Clinell’s red wipes
Clinell’s famous red wipes have a new name: Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes (previously ‘Sporicidal Wipes’). To match, they have a bank of evidence which supports their use for the prevention of outbreaks caused by high risk and hard-to-kill microorganisms. 2008 was a special year for GAMA Healthcare. Not only were we awarded our first NHS…
Read MoreSystematic review on disinfectant wipes for surface disinfection in hospitals
A Portuguese research group have just published a helpful systematic review on disinfectant wipes for surface disinfection. The review covers factors that can influence the performance of disinfectant wipes, including wipe material, disinfectant composition, the way that a wipe is applied (e.g. pre-impregnated or “spray/dip & wipe” methods), interactions between wipe materials and active ingredients, and wiping…
Read MoreChoosing the right disinfectant wipe
There is a wide range of options when choosing the most appropriate disinfectant wipe. The University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), that prompted this series, evidenced that switching from one disinfectant wipe strategy to a more effective one resulted in improved patient outcomes. Several factors influence the choice of wipe: intended application, range of microbial efficacy, staff acceptability and cost.The key consideration when selecting a…
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