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Wipe Away Surface Trouble
The proper delivery of disinfectants is as important as their bacteria-killing properties.
Ann Marie Pettis, RN, BSN, CIC

With front line nurses having more responsibility for sanitizing the environment in the OR, teaching every member of your clinical team about the proper use of surface disinfectants is more important than ever. Here are 5 guidelines your staff should follow to be sure they're administering disinfectants properly and safely.

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