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Surfaces can transmit microbes that cause deadly infections and are a serious threat to our health.

people get healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) per year

people die yearly from HAIs and many more live altered lives that require ongoing medical care

1 out of every 25

patients will acquire an HAI during their hospital stay

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs):
Are infections that patients can get in a healthcare facility while receiving medical care that is completely unrelated to what they are being treated for.

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Most HAI prevention guidelines focus on cleaning and disinfection and compliance with infection prevention protocols. Absent from these efforts, however, is evaluating whether or not surfaces can actually be cleaned and disinfected using hospital-grade disinfectants.

The Healthcare Surfaces Institute is committed to closing these gaps in knowledge and practice. Our organization understands all aspects of the problem and provides the best path forward in addressing this overlooked issue.

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Surprising Facts About Disinfecting Surfaces

Fact #1

There are many different types of surface materials and textiles that cannot all be cleaned and disinfected the same way.

Fact #2

Microbes cannot be seen! Yet, many cleaning and disinfection decisions are made based on whether surfaces are visibly soiled.

Fact #3

Infection prevention research focuses on more effective cleaning but omits exploration of surface compatibility with cleaning and disinfecting agents.

Fact #4

Rough and damaged surfaces support microbial attachment and biofilm formation.

Fact #5

There are many different types of surface materials and textiles that cannot all be cleaned and disinfected the same way.

Fact #6

There are no standard testing requirements for surface materials or products to validate they can be effectively cleaned using standard EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants.

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