title: Quaternary Ammonium Disinfectant Issues Encountered in an Environmental Services Department.
abstract: We identified several factors affecting the use of quaternary ammonium-based (Quat) disinfectant in our facility. Microfiber wipers, cotton towels, and 1 of 2 types of disposable wipes soaked in a Quat disinfectant revealed significant binding of the disinfectant. Concentrations of Quat delivered by automated disinfectant dispensers varied widely.
authors.affiliation: 1Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control Program,Yale New-Haven Hospital,New Haven,Connecticut.
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Boyce
authors.affiliation: 1Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control Program,Yale New-Haven Hospital,New Haven,Connecticut.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sullivan
authors.affiliation: 3Environmental Services Department,Yale-New Haven Hospital,New Haven,Connecticut.
authors.forename: Arica
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Booker
authors.affiliation: 3Environmental Services Department,Yale-New Haven Hospital,New Haven,Connecticut.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D004202:Disinfectants / Q000737:chemistry*; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D062606:Tertiary Care Centers; D013784:Textiles / Q000145:classification*
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D000644:Quaternary Ammonium Compounds