The Outpatient Surgery website posed 20 questions that gauge whether a healthcare facility's antimicrobial cleaning practices are up to par.
Questions include:
1. Which factor should guide your selection of a surface disinfectant product?
a. whether personal protective garments are required for its use
b. its contact time for antimicrobial effectiveness
c. your equipment manufacturers' approval of wipe disinfection methods
d. all of the above
2. Which federal agency oversees and approves the effectiveness of surface disinfection products?
a. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
b. Food and Drug Administration
c. Environmental Protection Agency
d. none of the above
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