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Review
. 2019 Jun:47S:A23-A28.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.03.005.

Decontamination devices in health care facilities: Practical issues and emerging applications

Curtis J Donskey  1
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Decontamination devices in health care facilities: Practical issues and emerging applications

Curtis J Donskey. Am J Infect Control. 2019 Jun.

Abstract

"No-touch" decontamination devices are increasingly used as an adjunct to standard cleaning and disinfection in health care facilities. Although there is evidence that these devices are effective in reducing contamination, there are several areas of controversy regarding their use. This review addresses some of the questions frequently posed by infection prevention and environmental services personnel about decontamination devices.

Keywords: Hydrogen peroxide vapor; Monitoring; Portable equipment; Ultraviolet light.

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