• Are wipes (towelettes) effective for surface decontamination in healthcare settings?

      Date: April 30th, 2015

      Time: 10:30 am PST

      Speaker: Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff University, Wales

      Objectives:

      – Review the usage of wipes (towlettes) in healthcare settings, particularly pre-wetted wipes
      – Discuss the role of pre-wetted wipes in healthcare settings
      – Consider the claims made by pre-wetted wipes’ manufacturers in relation to the efficacy tests performed
      – Review the efficacy of antimicrobial and detergent pre-wetted wipes against bacteria, spores (Clostridium difficile) and viruses
      – Reflect on the appropriate usage of pre-wetted wipes and evidence that need to be provided by manufacturers to make a meaningful and practical claim
      – Discuss potential new practical and regulatory challenges for pre-wetted wipes

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