Infection prevention guidelines and recommended protocols can be confusing, especially regarding the use of surface disinfectants. Since incorrect use of surface disinfectants can lead to an infectious disease transmission in a health care or other facility, it is important that all employees understand the science as well as the regulations behind environmental asepsis.
This paper will discuss the scientific principles regarding pathogenic (disease causing) microorganisms, their role in infectious disease transmission and methods of preventing disease transmission resulting from contact with environmental surfaces.
