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H1N1 Swine Flu

MD Stetson--H1N1 Swine Flu Information

FACILITY CLEANING & DISINFECTING

General Facilities: Influenza viruses may live on hard surfaces for up to two days. Evaluate and implement measures to minimize the transmission of the virus through environmental sources, specifically hard surfaces. Train custodial personnel on flu transmission methods. Establish standards for use of personal protective equipment. Train all custodial employees on the proper use and disposal of personal protective equipment. As frequently as is practical, clean hard surfaces that are commonly touched by employees with a neutral detergent followed by a disinfectant solution.



Hard surfaces may include:
• Hand rails
• Door knobs/handles
• Elevator buttons
• Sinks and Faucets
• Counter tops
• Window Sills
• Light Switches
• Equipment controls
• Cabinet and file drawer knobs/handles
• Vending machines
• Chair arms
• Copier/printer/fax control buttons

Augment custodial services by providing sanitary wipes to all departments and encouraging employees to frequently (several times per day) sanitize surfaces that employees are in contact with. Emphasize sanitation of items that are used close to the face, such as telephones, hands-free microphones, radios, hard-hats, and similar items. Place sanitizing wipes in company vehicles with reminders to wipe down steering wheels and gear shifters before and after use. The use of hand-held black lights and phosphorescent powder can be used to detect viral and bacterial residues.

MD STETSON DISINFECTANTS

The following MD STETSON disinfectants currently would meet the criteria stated above. Please click here to review the efficacy data for these products.

  • PC100 PRODUCT CENTRAL MULTI-USE DISINFECTANT

  • PC103 HBV 256 DISINFECTANTFRESH MINT DISINFECTANT

  • PYNOL DISINFECTANT

  • LEMON DISINFECTANT

  • MINT ODOR DISINFECTANT

  • DISPATCH HOSPITAL DISINFECTANT WITH BLEACH

  • PUREGREEN 24

  • SANIGURAD TOTAL FOGGER

  • PAK-IT F106 NEUTRAL DISINFECTANT CLEANER

NOVEL H1N1 (SWINE) FLU PROTECTION

The best protection from the spread of the NOVEL H1N1 (Swine) Flu is:

  • Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces with an EPA registered disinfectant cleaner, especially high touch surfaces

  • Washing your hands frequently with soap and water

  • Use of a hand sanitizer

  • Cover coughs and sneezes

  • Avoid being around any one with flu-like symptoms

More from MD Stetson on the H1N1 Virus

Overview

Staying Healthy Tips

Links & Resources

H1N1 FAQ