What is Dwell time?•Dwelltime, also known ascontact time, is the amountof time a disinfectant mustremain visibly wet on asurface to effectively killspecific microorganisms. Ifdwell time is not met thesurface is not disinfected.How to find IFU: Using theOneSource docs by goingto the website:www.onesourcedocs.comand using the login andpassword: slb. Can also belocated by contacting themanufacturer directly ORby looking at the packageinsert.Do I need to let adisinfectant remain wet ona surface before wiping itdry?•Yes, disinfectantsmust remain wet onsurfaces for entire length ofthe dwell time / contacttime, as stated on the labelby the manufacturer toensure microorganismsLysolWipes: 4Minutedwell timePeroxideWipesdwell time:2 minutesMore on disinfectant: If thedisinfectant evaporatesfrom the surface before thedwell time is met thesurface should be re-wiped. Once the dwell timehas been met, allow thedisinfectant to evaporatecompletely. Surfacesshould not be wiped dryWhat is an IFU:•An IFUis a detailed action-oriented, step by stepwritten instructionsprovided bymanufacturers on howto use a product(includingcleaning/reprocessing).Dwell times arelisted on thedisinfectant labelor the EPA’swebsite.If a disinfectant wipe hasdried out, will it stilldisinfect surfaces if I rewetit with a little water?•No,rewetting the wipe willchange the dilution ratio ofthe disinfectant and reducethe effectiveness.Additionally, thedisinfectant hasHow do you find an IFU:•OneSource –requestableand constantly updateddatabase for reusableequipment.www.onesourcedocs.comLogin: slb Password: slb has Manufacturer and/orpackage inserts.How many wipes arenecessary to disinfecta surface?•There is norule about how manywipes are necessaryper surface, butmultiple wipes will beneeded to cover largersurfaces.Even though a wipemay be wet it may notbe as effective over alarge/contaminatedsurface so you willneed enough wipes tokeep it wet for thedefined dwell time.Are all dwell times thesame?•No, dwell timesvary by disinfectant and theintended microorganismsbeing targeted/killed. Youcan find the dwell timelisted on the disinfectant’slabel or on the EPA’swebsite.Gray topsani-wipes: 3minute dwelltimeWhat surfaces should becleaned and disinfected?•Clean and disinfectsurfaces and equipmentyou touch often, as well asin between patient uses.Some examples mayinclude: vital signsequipment, mouses andkeyboards, scales,glucometers, soiledBleachwipes: 4minutedwell timeThe most current IFUmust be followed for allitems to ensure patientsafety. IFUs providedetailed information onwhat product to useand other specialconsiderations.A heavily contaminatedsurface would need morewipes than a surface that isnot as contaminatedbecause the effectiveparticles contained withinthe disinfectant solution willbe used up more rapidly.When and why we use anIFU for cleaning andreprocessing:•The mostcurrent IFU must befollowed for all items toensure patient safety. ..AnIFU provides detailedinformation on whatproduct to use and otherspecial considerations.Instructions for Use, alsoknown as IFU, are detailedaction-oriented, step-by-step written instructionsprovided by manufacturerson how to use a product(includingcleaning/reprocessing).Dwell time is also known as“contact time” and is theamount of time adisinfectant must remainvisibly wet on a surface toeffectively kill specificmicroorganisms. If dwelltime is not met, the surfaceis not disinfected.What is Dwell time?•Dwelltime, also known ascontact time, is the amountof time a disinfectant mustremain visibly wet on asurface to effectively killspecific microorganisms. Ifdwell time is not met thesurface is not disinfected.How to find IFU: Using theOneSource docs by goingto the website:www.onesourcedocs.comand using the login andpassword: slb. Can also belocated by contacting themanufacturer directly ORby looking at the packageinsert.Do I need to let adisinfectant remain wet ona surface before wiping itdry?•Yes, disinfectantsmust remain wet onsurfaces for entire length ofthe dwell time / contacttime, as stated on the labelby the manufacturer toensure microorganismsLysolWipes: 4Minutedwell timePeroxideWipesdwell time:2 minutesMore on disinfectant: If thedisinfectant evaporatesfrom the surface before thedwell time is met thesurface should be re-wiped. Once the dwell timehas been met, allow thedisinfectant to evaporatecompletely. Surfacesshould not be wiped dryWhat is an IFU:•An IFUis a detailed action-oriented, step by stepwritten instructionsprovided bymanufacturers on howto use a product(includingcleaning/reprocessing).Dwell times arelisted on thedisinfectant labelor the EPA’swebsite.If a disinfectant wipe hasdried out, will it stilldisinfect surfaces if I rewetit with a little water?•No,rewetting the wipe willchange the dilution ratio ofthe disinfectant and reducethe effectiveness.Additionally, thedisinfectant hasHow do you find an IFU:•OneSource –requestableand constantly updateddatabase for reusableequipment.www.onesourcedocs.comLogin: slb Password: slb has Manufacturer and/orpackage inserts.How many wipes arenecessary to disinfecta surface?•There is norule about how manywipes are necessaryper surface, butmultiple wipes will beneeded to cover largersurfaces.Even though a wipemay be wet it may notbe as effective over alarge/contaminatedsurface so you willneed enough wipes tokeep it wet for thedefined dwell time.Are all dwell times thesame?•No, dwell timesvary by disinfectant and theintended microorganismsbeing targeted/killed. Youcan find the dwell timelisted on the disinfectant’slabel or on the EPA’swebsite.Gray topsani-wipes: 3minute dwelltimeWhat surfaces should becleaned and disinfected?•Clean and disinfectsurfaces and equipmentyou touch often, as well asin between patient uses.Some examples mayinclude: vital signsequipment, mouses andkeyboards, scales,glucometers, soiledBleachwipes: 4minutedwell timeThe most current IFUmust be followed for allitems to ensure patientsafety. IFUs providedetailed information onwhat product to useand other specialconsiderations.A heavily contaminatedsurface would need morewipes than a surface that isnot as contaminatedbecause the effectiveparticles contained withinthe disinfectant solution willbe used up more rapidly.When and why we use anIFU for cleaning andreprocessing:•The mostcurrent IFU must befollowed for all items toensure patient safety. ..AnIFU provides detailedinformation on whatproduct to use and otherspecial considerations.Instructions for Use, alsoknown as IFU, are detailedaction-oriented, step-by-step written instructionsprovided by manufacturerson how to use a product(includingcleaning/reprocessing).Dwell time is also known as“contact time” and is theamount of time adisinfectant must remainvisibly wet on a surface toeffectively kill specificmicroorganisms. If dwelltime is not met, the surfaceis not disinfected.

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  1. G- What is Dwell time?•Dwell time, also known as contact time, is the amount of time a disinfectant must remain visibly wet on a surface to effectively kill specific microorganisms. If dwell time is not met the surface is not disinfected.
  2. N- How to find IFU: Using the OneSource docs by going to the website: www.onesourcedocs.com and using the login and password: slb. Can also be located by contacting the manufacturer directly OR by looking at the package insert.
  3. B- Do I need to let a disinfectant remain wet on a surface before wiping it dry?•Yes, disinfectants must remain wet on surfaces for entire length of the dwell time / contact time, as stated on the label by the manufacturer to ensure microorganisms
  4. I-Lysol Wipes: 4 Minute dwell time
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  9. B-Peroxide Wipes dwell time: 2 minutes
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  13. I-More on disinfectant: If the disinfectant evaporates from the surface before the dwell time is met the surface should be re-wiped. Once the dwell time has been met, allow the disinfectant to evaporate completely. Surfaces should not be wiped dry
  14. B- What is an IFU:•An IFU is a detailed action-oriented, step by step written instructions provided by manufacturers on how to use a product (including cleaning/reprocessing).
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  16. O-Dwell times are listed on the disinfectant label or the EPA’s website.
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  18. B- If a disinfectant wipe has dried out, will it still disinfect surfaces if I rewet it with a little water?•No, rewetting the wipe will change the dilution ratio of the disinfectant and reduce the effectiveness. Additionally, the disinfectant has
  19. N-How do you find an IFU: •OneSource –requestable and constantly updated database for reusable equipment. www.onesourcedocs.com Login: slb Password: slb has Manufacturer and/or package inserts.
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  21. N-How many wipes are necessary to disinfect a surface?•There is no rule about how many wipes are necessary per surface, but multiple wipes will be needed to cover larger surfaces.
  22. O-Even though a wipe may be wet it may not be as effective over a large/contaminated surface so you will need enough wipes to keep it wet for the defined dwell time.
  23. I- Are all dwell times the same?•No, dwell times vary by disinfectant and the intended microorganisms being targeted/killed. You can find the dwell time listed on the disinfectant’s label or on the EPA’s website.
  24. G-Gray top sani-wipes: 3 minute dwell time
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  26. O-What surfaces should be cleaned and disinfected?•Clean and disinfect surfaces and equipment you touch often, as well as in between patient uses. Some examples may include: vital signs equipment, mouses and keyboards, scales, glucometers, soiled
  27. O-Bleach wipes: 4 minute dwell time
  28. I-The most current IFU must be followed for all items to ensure patient safety. IFUs provide detailed information on what product to use and other special considerations.
  29. G-A heavily contaminated surface would need more wipes than a surface that is not as contaminated because the effective particles contained within the disinfectant solution will be used up more rapidly.
  30. I-When and why we use an IFU for cleaning and reprocessing:•The most current IFU must be followed for all items to ensure patient safety. ..An IFU provides detailed information on what product to use and other special considerations.
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  33. B- Instructions for Use, also known as IFU, are detailed action-oriented, step-by-step written instructions provided by manufacturers on how to use a product (including cleaning/reprocessing).
  34. G-Dwell time is also known as “contact time” and is the amount of time a disinfectant must remain visibly wet on a surface to effectively kill specific microorganisms. If dwell time is not met, the surface is not disinfected.