Code No.: 403.3R7
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES SELECTING AN APPROPRIATE DISINFECTANT
A. Any liquid or bar soap is acceptable for routine hand washing.
B. Select and stock a sanitary absorbent agent for cleaning body fluid spills.
C. Select an intermediate-level disinfectant which will kill vegetative bacteria, fungi, tubercle bacillus and virus. Aerosol sprays are not recommended because of possible inhalant problems and flammability.
1. Select an agent that is registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use as a disinfectant in schools.
2. Select an agent that belongs to one of the following classes of disinfectants:
a. Ethyl or isopropyl alcohol (70-90 percent).
b. Quaternary ammonium germicidal detergent solution (2 percent aqueous solution).
c. Iodophor germicidal detergent (500 ppm available iodine).
d. Phenolic germicidal detergent solution (I percent aqueous solution).
e. Sodium hypochlorite (1:10 dilution of household bleach). This solution must be made fresh daily.
3. Use all products according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Store all disinfectants in a safe area inaccessible to students.
Approved 9-13-93 Reviewed 5-15-2023 Revised 6-17-2019