If you have concerns about drains as a vector for pathogens , a drain disinfection program with a product that kills biofilm and can be easily applied on a routine schedule may provide sustained decolonization of the sink drain , thereby preventing transmission of potentially dangerous pathogens from sinks . However , it ’ s important that the product used to disinfect drains stays in contact with the drain surface above the p-trap for the required contact time in order to be effective .
Linda Homan , RN , BSN , CIC , is senior manager of clinical affairs for Ecolab .
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2 . Kizny Gordon AE , Mathers AJ , Cheong EYL et al . Carbapenem-resistant organisms causing hospital-acquired infections : A systematic review of the literature . Clin Infect Dis . 2017 ; 64:1435-1444 .
3 . Parkes LO , Hota SS . Sink-related outbreaks and mitigation strategies in healthcare facilities . Current Infectious Disease Reports . 2018 ; 20:42 .
The Environmental Service Optimization Program ( EvSOP )* has made its debut in healthcare facilities across the nation . EvSOP is a scientifically and medically approved way to significantly reduce the causes and effects of healthcare associated infections ( HAIs ).
Talk to an expert at Nova Biologicals today about how this proven process for hospitals and all other healthcare facilities can protect patient health and enhance patient satisfaction .
* Complies with CDC Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities ( 2003 ) and current CMS F-tags ( 2020 ). Developed in collaboration with Nova Biologicals , Inc . and The Pearce Foundation for Scientific Endeavor .
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