Decisions about product selection should be made in consultation with environmental services staff.

Even if your facility has a contract for environmental services, you should be aware of the cleaning and disinfection products that are being used and ensure that they are appropriate.

You should select and use disinfectants that are EPA-registered and labeled for use in healthcare settings.

These will typically have "hospital-grade disinfectant" or "hospital disinfectant" on the product label.

There are many factors to consider when selecting the ideal disinfectants for use in your facility.

Let's review a few on the next slides.