Considerations for the Selection and Use of Disinfectants Against SARS-CoV-2 in a Health Care Setting. (31st August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tyan, Kevin; Levin, Adriane; Avalos-Pacheco, Alejandra; Plana, Deborah; Rand, Eleanor A; Yang, Helen; Maliszewski, Laura E; Chylek, Lily A; Atta, Lyla; Tye, Mark A; Carmack, Mary M; Oglesby, N Synclaire; Burgin, Susan; Yu, Sherry H; LeBoeuf, Nicole R; Kemp, Jacqueline M
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 7:Number 9(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-08-31
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- disinfectant -- EPA -- infection control -- List N -- surface disinfection; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa396
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

Abstract: Proper disinfection using adequate disinfecting agents will be necessary for infection control strategies against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, limited guidance exists on effective surface disinfectants or best practices for their use against severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2. We outlined a process of fully characterizing over 350 products on the Environmental Protection Agency List N, including pH, method of delivery, indication for equipment sterilization, and purchase availability. We then developed a streamlined set of guidelines to help rapidly evaluate and select suitable disinfectants from List N, including practicality, efficacy, safety, and cost/availability. This resource guides the evaluation of ideal disinfectants amidst practical considerations posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.