Final disinfection refers to the process of disinfecting workplaces, instruments, clothing, bedding and other items as the last step in the process of disinfection in healthcare facilities, laboratories, food processing facilities and other crowded places, or in the prevention of epidemic measures for certain diseases.
Final disinfection is the last disinfection process after cleaning, pretreatment, intermediate disinfection and other procedures, generally under sterile conditions, to ensure the complete killing of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms, to prevent cross-infection and the spread of disease. The methods and measures of final disinfection vary from place to place and item to item.
High-temperature hot air disinfection is applicable to the disinfection of textiles, clothing, bedding and other items, generally at a high temperature of more than 120 ℃, can effectively kill microorganisms. Ultraviolet disinfection is suitable for disinfecting the surface of items, such as instruments and tableware, etc. Ultraviolet light can destroy the DNA of bacteria, thus achieving the purpose of disinfection.
Chemical disinfection is suitable for disinfecting the surface of items, such as door handles, floors, walls, etc. Generally, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine and other disinfectants are used, which can effectively kill bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms.
It is important to note that terminal disinfection is a very important disinfection procedure, which must be carried out in strict accordance with the relevant standards and regulations to ensure that the disinfection effect is up to standard, in order to protect people's health and safety.
Precautions for final disinfection
1, choose the right disinfectant: choose the right disinfectant according to the items and places that need to be disinfected, and different disinfectants have different bactericidal effects and methods of use.
2, protect yourself: in the final disinfection need to wear personal protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, protective clothing.
3, in accordance with the prescribed concentration of disinfectant: in the use of disinfectants need to be used in accordance with the prescribed concentration, too high or too low will affect the disinfection effect.
4, pay attention to the disinfection time: different disinfectants need different time to play sterilization effect, need to follow the instructions on the time to disinfect.
5, disinfection: there are a variety of ways to disinfect, including spraying, wiping, soaking, etc., you need to choose the right way to disinfect according to the actual situation.