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Standardized Technology and Training

Volume 1

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The S.T.A.T. Training Series has been developed to assist your facility staff in creating the cleanest and safest working environment possible. Through a combination of basic technologies and specialized cleaning techniques this series will help you reduce the risk of cross-contamination while at the same time create a disease free, odor-free and reduced risk environment.

Our goal is to help you and your staff achieve the following results:

Developing and implementing preventative maintenance protocols is your first line of defense for establishing an effective, efficient and economical facility maintenance program.

A ProVetLogic, LLC Publication

2014 - All Rights Reserved.

This information booklet, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher.

ProVetLogic Training Series –Volume I

For more information, call 256.259.0632 or

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S.T.A.T. Training Series – Volume 1

Protocols for the Veterinary Hospital & Kennel

Long lasting surface disinfection

A clean, deodorized environment

Reduced viral and bacterial cross-contamination

A safer and cleaner working environment

Improved staff and client confidence

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBJECT

Developing Your Plan-Of-Action

Kennel Care Floor & Drain Maintenance Protocol

Animal Facility Multi-Species Disinfectant

Hospital Disinfecting Protocol

Kennel Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocols

ProVetLogic ProLoc Dispensing System

ProVetLogic ProFoam 2 Dispensing System

ProVetLogic Large Container & Hand Care Dispensing Systems

Glossary of Important Terms

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Waterless Hand Sanitizing Stations

Hot Zone Bottle Stations (32 oz. bottle & towels)

V99 Chemical Dilution Control Station

Disinfecting Wet Mop Path

V97 Kennel Floor Foam Gun Station

Kennel Floor Spray Wash Path

LWS638

Developing Your Plan-Of-ActionThe first step in Developing Your Plan-Of-Action is to map out your facility to determine the best placement of chemical dispensing stations and hand sanitizing stations. It is also important to map out your wet mopping path in order to reduce cross-contamination from stepping back over previously cleaned surfaces.

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Kennel Care Floor Maintenance ProtocolPage 2

IMPLEMENTING THE 80/20 RULE

1. In a shelter, where every animal that enters the facility is perceived to be sick, Animal Facility Disinfectant should be used 80% of the time to control the spread of infectious agents. Kennel Care Bioenzymatic should be used 20% of the time to break down organic matter (biofilm) and to treat drains.

2. In a well boarding facility, where every animal should be vaccinated before entering the facility, Kennel Care Bioenzymatic should be used 80% of the time as a daily cleaning solution. Animal Facility Disinfectant should be used 20% of the time and in between boarded animals to sanitize the area and minimize cross-contamination.

1. Remove animals from the immediate area.

2. Remove food & water dishes, toys and bedding.

3. Remove heavy debris and rinse floor.

4. Use a foam gun or pump sprayer to apply the premixed solution to the surface.

5. Agitate surface using a synthetic handle and bristle scrub brush. Allow the solution to stand for 3 to 5 minutes..

6. Rinse or squeegee the solution towards the floor drain. Remove all puddles and heavy moisture before returning animals.

Kennel Care combines enzymes and surfactants to produce a consortium that work together to greatly enhance cleaning and residual action. The active ingredients have been formulated to break down specific organic compounds, such as sugars, proteins and other organic microorganisms.

This synergistic blending of ingredients increases residual efficacy, as well as continued degradation of the waste solution as it enters the environment and/or waste water treatment facility.

In addition, since the microbes continue to work in the pores of the clay tile, concrete, grout and crevices after cleaning there is a secondary benefit to this technology: As the floor is continually receiving soils, (how it gets dirty in the first place), and the chemical activity continues to occur, the organic soils that would produce odors become the target of these harmless microbes and enzymes which continue the work they began when the cleaning process took place. Cleaning and deodorizing continues after the floor has been cleaned.

Clogged DrainsA leading cause of clogged drains in the animal care environment is the combination of calcium from animal urine and chlorine based chemicals and detergents. Over time this combination can begin to form a heavy mineral deposit in drains and slowly narrow the opening and restrict water flow.

Regular use of Kennel Care will safely breakdown and degrade urine, feces and other organic matter helping to maintain drain flow and control drain odors.

Common Pathogens that can be Found in Imbedded Organic Matter:

VirusesCanine parvovirus Canine coronavirusCanine rotaviruses Canine astroviruses

BacteriaSalmonella spp Yersinia enterocolitica Campylobacter jejuniBacillus piliformis Clostridium sppMycobacterium sppShigella spp

ProtozoaIsospora sppSarcocystis sppBesnoitia spp Hammondia spToxoplasma sp Giardia sp Trichomonas sppEntamoeba histolyticaBalantidium coliCryptosporidium spp

FungiHistoplasma capsulatum Aspergillus sppCandida albicansphycomycetes

FOR CLOGGED OR DRAINS DAILY DRAIN MAINTENANCE

Pour 4 to 8 ounces of full strength Kennel Care directly into the drain opening(s). Allow to stand overnight . Flush drains with clean water. Repeat if necessary!

Clean the kennel floors and walls with Kennel Care, agitate the surface and squeegee or rinse the solution towards and into the trough or drain opening.

Control Infectious Diseases and Noxious Odors by Degrading

Organic Matter (“THE HOST”)

Page 3Animal Facility Multi-Species Disinfectant

ANIMAL FACILLITYCONCENTRATED DISINFECTANT CLEANER

& DEODORIZER IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST:

CANINEBordetella Bronchiseptica (Kennel Cough)Canine Parvovirus (CPV) (4 oz. per gallon)

Canine AdenovirusCanine CoronavirusCanine Distemper

Canine Parainfluenza VirusCanine Hepatitis

Infectious Bronchitis VirusRabies Virus

FELINEFeline Calicivirus

(surrogate for Norwalk/Norovirus)Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Feline Leukemia VirusFeline Panleukopenia

Feline PicornavirusFeline Rhinotracheitis

AVIANAvian Influenza A H9N2/Turkey

Wisconsin Virus InfectiousAvian Laryngotracheitis

Avian Influenza A H5N1 VirusArian Reovirus

FARMEquine Arteritis Virus

Influenza A2/Japan VirusMinute Virus of Mice (4 oz. per gallon)

Newcastle disease virusPorcine Parvovirus (4 oz. per gallon)

Porcine RotavirusPseudorabis virus

Porcine Respiratory (PRRSV)Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis

Transmissible Gastroenteritis (TGE)Campylobacter jejuniOTHER (PRIMATES)

Aspergillus nigerTrichophyton mentagrophytes

Staphylococcus MRSAEscherichia coli

SalmonellaHerpes Simplex Type 1 & 2

HIV-1 (AIDS Virus)Human Corona Virus

Influenza A/Hong KongHepatitis B & C

Where and when should ProVetLogic Animal Facility Disinfectant be used?

Animal Facility Disinfectant should be used in the presence of a known and/or potential outbreak of an infectious agent and/or in animal confinement areas that receive sick and neglected animals on a regular basis, such as Animal Control Facilities, Animal Shelters, Humane Society facilities, etc.

When used properly, Animal Facility Disinfectant will help create “HOT ZONE” barriers to reduce the chance of cross-contamination from one area of the facility to the next.

Establishing Target Disinfecting Zones:

Establishing Target Zones for disinfecting on and around high contact surfaces in your facility will greatly reduce the chance of cross-contamination.

1. Sick Animal Containment Surfaces (kennel and individual animal cages)

2. Treatment and Procedure Area Surfaces

3. Pet Scales

4. Operating Room and Recovery Area Surfaces

5. Mobile Animal Containment and Transport Carriers

6. Animal Bathing Area Surfaces

7. Animal Receiving Area Surfaces

8. Animal Transport Vehicles

The most common Target Zones are those surfaces that are most likely to receive skin and/or body fluid contact from sick animals and/or surfaces that may be subject to cross-contamination from staff moving from one area to another. This may include, but not be limited to the following areas and/or surfaces:

What are Primary and Secondary Target Zones?

a) Primary Target Zones are those surfaces that may come into direct contact with sick animals and/or their bodily fluids. The Primary Zone should extend six (6) to twelve (12) inches from the primary contact area.

b) Secondary Target Zones should include those areas beyond the Primary Zone that may experience incidental contact from sick animals and/or their bodily fluid. This might include contact surfaces (floors and walkways) where animals are transported or carried from one area to another, or the floors and walls that surround treatment tables and sick animal containment cages.

Target Zones

Primary

Secondary

Make sure that all standing puddles and/or heavy moisture is removed before placing the animal back on the surface.

Hospital Disinfecting ProtocolPage 4

Effective and economical wet mopping ideas:

How should Target Primary & Secondary Zones be maintained?

a) The first step is to determine the surfaces that should be targeted as either Primary or Secondary zones.

b) The second step is to develop and implement a consistent and effective protocol to ensure that these surfaces are cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. Primary Target Zones should be cleaned and disinfected after each procedure or when a sick animal is removed from a particular area or surface. Secondary Target Zones should be cleaned on a daily basis.

c) Implementing a consistent and effective cleaning protocol will help minimize the chance for the migration and/or cross-contamination of infectious agents.

HARD SURFACE PROTOCOL:1. Remove animals, food/water dishes, toys, bedding, etc. from the

immediate area.2. Wipe away any heavy build up of soil and/or moisture.3. Apply Animal Facility Disinfectant to the primary and secondary target

zones, agitate surface if needed and allow the solution to stand for 10 minutes.

4. Wipe away any puddles and heavy moisture before placing the animal back on the surface.

5. Rinse any food/water dishes, toys, etc. that may have come in contact with the solution.

KENNEL FLOOR & SURFACE PROTOCOL:1. Remove animals, food/water dishes, toys, bedding,

etc. from the immediate area.2. Rinse the floor to remove heavy buildup of feces and

urine.3. Apply Animal Facility Disinfectant to the floors, walls

and doors using a pump sprayer or foam gun.4. Agitate surface if needed and allow the solution to

stand for 10 minutes.5. Rinse or squeegee to remove puddles or heavy

moisture.

1. Set the spray bottle nozzle to the course or stream setting to minimize migration of the chemical spray.

THE CATTERY PROTOCOL – Add these steps to the hard surface protocol when cleaning and disinfecting in the cattery.

2. Remove cats, dishes, toys and bedding. Discard used litter, clean litter box and refresh litter.

3. Spray the surface, including cage doors, handle and all other touch points. Agitate surface if needed.

4. Use a brush with synthetic handle and bristles to clean cage wire and other hard to reach areas.

5. It is important to clean and disinfect wheels on cages, carts and trash receptacles that move from area to area.

Microfiber Wet Mop Systems can be filled directly from our V99 ProLoc Dispenser and the microfiber pads can be washed and reused hundreds of times.

Fill a 1 gallon pump-up sprayer directly from our V99 ProLoc Dispenser. Apply the solution to the floor and under counters, furniture, baseboards and into cracks and crevices. Mop the floor using a clean mop head and clean water. Dump the water when visibly dirty, rinse the mop head thoroughly, refill the bucket with clean water and repeat the process.

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SHELTER – CLEANING PROTOCOL

Procedure:

Kennel Care Enzyme Floor & Drain Treatment

1. Remove animals from the immediate area.2. Remove all feeding/watering dishes, toys, bedding, etc. from

the immediate area.3. Sweep floor to remove all loose debris.4. Rinse floor towards drain to remove solid waste.5. Flush drain.6. Pour full strength Kennel Care into foam gun reservoir tank.

Select and insert dilution tip from the chart.7. Connect spray gun to water source and reservoir tank to

spray gun.8. Start at the top of the cage or run and work down and out

covering the entire surface. 9. Agitate surface to remove heavy soil buildup.10. Allow the solution to stand for 3 to 5 minutes.11. Rinse or squeegee solution towards the drain.12. Remove puddles before reintroducing animals to the area.13. Rinse any dishes, toys, etc. that may have come in contact

with the cleaning solution.

Frequency: 1 to 2 times per week.

Kennel Disinfecting Procedure

1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above.2. Pour full strength Animal Facility Disinfectant into foam gun

reservoir tank. Select and insert dilution tip from chart.3. Start at the top of the cage or run and work down and out

covering the entire surface.4. Agitate to remove heavy soil buildup.5. Allow the solution to stand for a minimum of 10 minutes to

ensure effectiveness.6. Rinse or squeegee solution towards the drain.7. Remove puddles before reintroducing animals to the area.8. Rinse any dishes, toys, etc. that may have come in contact

with the cleaning solution.

Frequency: Daily or supplement with Kennel Care Enzyme Treatment

Safety:

1. Always wear protective gloves when using cleaning chemicals.

2. Always wear protective goggles when applying cleaning solutions above eye level.

3. Use Wet Floor Safety Signs to avoid dangerous slip and falls.4. Wash hands thoroughly.

WELL BOARDING - CLEANING PROTOCOL

Procedure:

Kennel Care Enzyme Floor & Drain Treatment

1. Remove animals from the immediate area.2. Remove all feeding/watering dishes, toys, bedding, etc. from the

immediate area.3. Sweep floor to remove all loose debris.4. Rinse floor towards drain to remove solid waste.5. Flush drain.6. Pour full strength Kennel Care into foam gun reservoir tank.

Select and insert dilution tip from the chart.7. Connect spray gun to water source and reservoir tank to spray

gun.8. Start at the top of the cage or run and work down and out

covering the entire surface. 9. Agitate surface to remove heavy soil buildup.10. Allow the solution to stand for 3 to 5 minutes.11. Rinse or squeegee solution towards the drain.12. Remove puddles before reintroducing animals to the area.13. Rinse any dishes, toys, etc. that may have come in contact with

the cleaning solution.

Frequency: Daily

Kennel Disinfecting Procedure

1. Follow steps 1 through 5 above.2. Pour full strength Animal Facility Disinfectant into foam gun

reservoir tank. Select and insert dilution tip from chart.

3. Start at the top of the cage or run and work down and out covering the entire surface.

4. Agitate to remove heavy soil buildup.5. Allow the solution to stand for a minimum of 10 minutes to

ensure effectiveness.6. Rinse or squeegee solution towards the drain.7. Remove puddles before reintroducing animals to the area.8. Rinse any dishes, toys, etc. that may have come in contact with

the cleaning solution.

Frequency: After boarded animal leaves and/or before new boarded animal arrives.

Safety:

1. Always wear protective gloves when using cleaning chemicals.2. Always wear protective goggles when applying cleaning

solutions above eye level.3. Use Wet Floor Safety Signs to avoid dangerous slip and falls.4. Wash hands thoroughly.

THE SOLUTIONS

V01Animal Facility

Disinfectant

V97ProFoam 2

Multi-Dilution Foam Gun

V02Kennel Care

Floor Cleaner

ProVetLogic ProLoc Dispensing SystemPage 6

The V99 ProLoc Dispensing System is a proprietary dispensing system manufactured specifically for use with ProVetLogic’s Animal Facility Disinfectant in a ½ gallon bottle. Here are some features of the V99:1. System Calibration: Unlike most chemical dispensing systems, that control the dilution and output of the

chemical, the ProLoc’s dilution mechanism is inserted into each bottle during the manufacturing process. This ensures consistent dilution and product efficacy.

2. Access to the Concentrated Chemical: A plug is machine-inserted into each bottle during the production process, making it difficult to remove in the field. This minimizes the ability to circumvent the system.

3. The GREEN/RED Visual Protocol: The ProLoc System has two separate dilution ratios. The GREEN Buttondispenses the ready-to-use solution at 1.25 ounces per gallon. This ratio offers 31-animal specific efficacies. The RED Button dispenses the ready-to-use solution at 4 ounces per gallon for efficacy against Canine Parvovirus.

4. Quick Disconnect Hoses: Both the long bucket fill hose and short bottle fill hose are outfitted with quick-disconnect buttons. This will allow the user to switch the hoses back-and-forth and according to solution required for the specific container and/or task.

BEFORE GETTING STARTED:

WEAR Protective clothing, including gloves and protective eyewear when dispensing and using cleaning chemicals, filling or emptying equipment, or changing containers.

ALWAYS

1. Observe safety and handling instructions of the chemical manufacturer.2. Direct chemical discharge away from you or other persons and into approved containers.3. Dispense cleaners and disinfectants in accordance with manufacture’s instructions.4. Assemble ProLoc equipment according to instruction procedures. Be sure all components are

firmly screwed or latched into position.

KEEP ProLoc equipment clean to ensure and maintain proper operation.

PROLOC INSTALLATION:

1. Remove cover by pressing tabs under cover.

2. Remove unit mounting bracket from back of dispenser by depressing the tabs.

2. Slide bracket down.

3. Drill holes for four wall anchors. Use the mounting bracket as a template.

4. Place dispenser on the bracket.

5. Secure the dispenser to bracket by sliding bar through back of unit.

6. Attached short discharge hose, then attach longer hose.

7. Hang long discharge hose on side of unit when not in use.

8. Connect water supply hose to water inlet. Connect opposite end of hose to Y-adapter and water supply. Turn water supply on.

9. Insert product container into shroud until it locks into place.

V99 ProLoc Dispensing System

10. To fill spray bottles. Place discharge tube into bottle, push button and release once the desired level is obtained.

11. To remove chemical concentrate container, place hand securely under the empty product, slide release lever to the right and pull concentrate container out.

PROLOC OPERATION:

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Problem Cause Solution

1. No discharge a. No Waterb. Excessive water pressurec. Clogged water inlet trainerd. Magnetic valve not functioning

a. Open water supplyb. Install regulator if flowing water pressure exceeds 85 PSI.c. Disconnect inlet water line and clean strainer.d. Install valve parts kit.

2. No concentrate draw a. Low water pressureb. Concentrate container empty.c. Discharge tube and/or flooding ring not

in place.d. Clogged water inlet strainer.

a. Minimum 25 PSI (with water running) required to operate unit properly.b. Replace with full container.c. Push tube firmly onto educator discharge hose barb, or replace tube if

it doesn’t have a flooding ring.d. Disconnect inlet water line and clean strainer.

3. Foaming in discharge a. Concentrate container malfunctioning.b. Air leak in pick-up assembly.c. Poor vent seal (#9 on parts diagram)

a. Replace with new concentrate container.b. Replace pick-up assembly with kit.c. Replace vent seal.

4. Failure of unit to turn off a. Excessive water pressure.b. Magnet doesn’t fully returnc. Water valve parts dirty or defective.

a. Install regulator if pressure (with water flowing exceeds 85 PSI)b. Make sure magnet moves freely. Replace spring if short or weak.c. Clean or replace with valve parts kit.

PROLOC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CANINE Kennel Cough Canine Adenovirus Canine Coronavirus Canine Distemper Canine Parainfluenza Canine Hepatitis Infectious Bronchitis Rabies Virus FELINE Feline Calicivirus Feline Peritonitis Feline Leukemia Feline Panleukopenia Feline Picornvirus Feline Rhinotrachetis

AVIAN Avian Influenza A H9N2 Avian Laryngotracheitis Avian Influenza A H5N1 Avian Reovirus

FARM Equine Arteritis Virus Influenza A2/Japan Newcastle Disease Porcine Rotavirus Pseudorabies Virus Porcine Respiratory Infectious Bovine Transmissible (TGE) OTHER Aspergillus Niger Trichophyton Menta MRSA E-Coli and Salmonella H1N1

Canine Parvovirus Minute Virus of Mice Porcine Parvovirus

RED BUTTON – 4 OUNCES PER GALLON GREEN BUTTON – 1.25 OUNCES PER GALLON

V01-.05

V01 Animal Facility & V99 ProLoc Dispenser Efficacy Chart

For additional efficacy information, please refer to the Animal Facility EPA Efficacy & Test Bulletin

ProVetLogic ProFoam 2 Dispensing SystemPage 8

The V97 ProFoam 2 Multi-Dilution Foam Gun offers an effective and economical alternative for diluting and dispensing our ProVetLogic concentrated products. Here are some features of the V97:

1. Consistent solution output: The V97 utilizes a series of colored metering tips that control and provide a consistent output of the ready-to-use solution.

2. Dispenses an economical foam: The V97 dispenses the ready-to-use solution in a clinging foam, that allows the product to attach to vertical surfaces for more effective cleaning. Dispensing the solution in an aerated foam can provide up to nine times the coverage, as traditional spray applications.

3. Reduces labor costs: The V97 eliminates the need for filling, transporting and the use of mop buckets, wringers and mop heads in large areas with floor drains.

4. Single user application: The V97’s quick-disconnect from the spray gun to the chemical container allows a single user to apply and rinse the solution.

V97 ProFoam 2 Multi-Dilution Foam Gun

1. Select colored metering tip from chart and insert into dispensing cap.

2. Attach draw tube to dispensing cap.

3. Tightly secure cap to reservoir bottle.

4. Attach sprayer to water source and tighten.

5. Pull back quick-disconnect to attach and remover sprayer from dispensing cap.

6. Place one hand around bottle collar and one hand on the sprayer handle.

V97 ASSEMBLY & USE

SELECTING THE PROPER DILUTION CONTROL TIP FOR THE JOB!

V02 KENNEL CAREBioenzymatic kennel floor, exterior surface cleaner/deodorizer and drain maintainer

V01 ANIMAL FACILITYMulti-species cleaner, disinfectant and deodorizer

Large Container & Hand Care Dispensing Systems Page 9

DSG Kennel Solution Depot

1. Load bottom of cartridge bag into the dispenser.

2. Push collar into guide and snap into place.

3. Remove cap.

4. Close cover.

V96 ASSEMBLY & USE

HAND HYGIENE INDICATIONS

1. When coming on duty.

2. Between all breaks in procedures.

3. Before performing new procedures.

4. Before equipment preparation.

5. Before and after eating.

6. Before donning gloves and after removing gloves.

7. Before and after using the restroom.

8. When moving from a contaminated procedure site to a clean procedure site.

9. After touching inanimate objects that are likely contaminated.

10. When hands are soiled, e.g., after sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose.

Using this system of Hand Hygiene Indications will minimize the transfer of

bacteria.

A “TOUCH FREE” Foam Soap Dispenser is also available.

WHEN SHOULD YOU WASH YOUR HANDS?

Antibacterial Hand SoapFoaming

Eco Friendly Hand SoapFoaming

Non Alcohol Hand SanitizerFoaming

PROVETLOGIC PROSKIN FOAM SOAP

V96 ProSkin Foaming Soap Dispenser

The DSG Kennel Solution Depot is designed for diluting and dispensing ProVetLogic Concentrates from 5-gallon, 30-gallon and 55-gallon containers for large area applications. The DSG features include:

1. The DSG can be installed and setup for a wide variety of product and protocol applications.

2. The DSG can dilute and dispense two separate concentrates at multiple settings and into multiple containers.

3. The DSG can be configured to fill our ProFoam 2 Foam Gun to eliminate having to hand pour or pump from large product containers.

The ProVetLogic V96 ProSkin Foaming Soap Dispenser is the economical and attractive alternative for dispensing our ProSkin line of foam hand sanitizer and hand soap. The V96 features include:

1. Easy to install dispenser. 2. Easy to insert and replace soap cartridges.3. Each cartridge can produce up to 1,300 hand washings.4. Window allows for viewing soap level.5. Also available in a no-touch auto dispense model.

Glossary of Important TermsPage 10

Alcohols: In chemistry, an alcohol is any organic compound in which a hydroxyl group (-OH) is bound to a carbon atom of an alkyl or substituted alkyl group. The general formula for a simple acyclic alcohol is CnH2n+1OH. In common terms, the word alcohol refers to ethanol, the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages..

Aldehydes: An aldehyde is an organic compound containing a terminal carbonyl group. This functional group, which consists of a carbon atom bonded to a hydrogen atom and double-bonded to an oxygen atom (chemical formula O=CH-), is called the aldehyde group. The aldehyde group is also called the formyl or methanoyl group.

Antimicrobials: An antimicrobial is a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms[1] such as bacteria, fungi, or protozoans, as well as destroying viruses. Antimicrobial drugs either kill microbes (microbicidal) or prevent the growth of microbes (microbiastatic). Disinfectants are antimicrobial substances used on non-living objects.

Bacteria: The bacteria (singular: bacterium) are a large group of unicellular microorganisms. Typically a few micrometers in length, bacteria have a wide range of shapes, ranging from spheres to rods and spirals. Bacteria are ubiquitous in every habitat on Earth, growing in soil, acidic hot springs, radioactive waste water, and deep in the Earth's crust, as well as in organic matter and the live bodies of plants and animals.

Bleach: A bleach is a chemical that removes colors or whitens, often via oxidation. Common chemical bleaches include household "chlorine bleach", a solution of approximately 3–6% sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), and "oxygen bleach", which contains hydrogen peroxide or a peroxide-releasing compound such as sodium perborate, sodium percarbonate, sodium persulfate, sodium perphosphate, or urea peroxide together with catalysts and activators, e.g. tetraacetylethylenediamine and/or sodium nonanoyloxybenzenesulfonate. To bleach something is to apply bleach, sometimes as a preliminary step in the process of dyeing. Bleaching powder is calcium hypochlorite. Most bleaches are hazardous if ingested or inhaled, and should be used with care.

Cross-contamination Barriers: Areas designed to preclude the introduction of disease causing agents by focusing attention on special cleaning tools and technique.

Debris: Debris is a word used to describe the remains of something that has been otherwise destroyed. The presence of surgical debris can result in cross-infections or nosocomial infections if not removed and the affected surgical instruments or equipment properly disinfected.

Disinfection: Disinfection is the process of applying chemical agents or various types of energy to destroy microorganisms.

Dilution: In chemistry, concentration is the measure of how much of a given substance there is mixed with another substance. To concentrate a solution, one must add more solute, or reduce the amount of solvent (for instance, by selective evaporation). By contrast, to dilute a solution, one must add more solvent, or reduce the amount of solute.

Efficacy: Efficacy is the capacity to produce an effect. It is used to mean different specific things in different fields. In a healthcare context, efficacy indicates the capacity for beneficial change (or therapeutic effect) of a given intervention (e.g. a medicine, medical device, surgical procedure, or a public health intervention). If efficacy is established, an intervention is likely to be at least as good as other available interventions, to which it will have been compared. Comparisons of this type are typically made in 'explanatory' randomized controlled trials, whereas 'pragmatic' trials are used to establish the effectiveness of an intervention.

Microbes: A microorganism (also spelled micro organism or micro-organism) or microbe is an organism that is microscopic (usually too small to be seen by the naked human eye). The study of microorganisms is called microbiology, a subject that began with Anton van Leeuwenhoek's discovery of microorganisms in 1675, using a microscope of his own design. Microorganisms are very diverse; they include bacteria, fungi, archaea, and protists; microscopic plants (called green algae); and animals such as plankton, the planarian and the amoeba. Some microbiologists also include viruses, but others consider these as non-living.

OSHA: The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. It was created by Congress under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, signed by President Richard M. Nixon, on December 29, 1970. Its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths by issuing and enforcing rules (called standards) for workplace safety and health.

Phenolic Compounds: In organic chemistry, phenols, sometimes called phenols, are a class of chemical compounds consisting of a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded directly to an aromatic hydrocarbon group. The simplest of the class is phenol (C6H5OH).

Promicrobials: Promicrobials combine enzymes and surfactants to produce a consortium that work together to greatly enhance cleaning and residual action. Each chemical solution is formulated to break down specific organic compounds, such as sugars, proteins and other organic microorganisms.

Protocol: A medical guideline (also called a clinical guideline, clinical protocol or clinical practice guideline) is a document with the aim of guiding decisions and criteria regarding diagnosis, management, and treatment in specific areas of healthcare.

Some guidelines contain decision or computation algorithms to be followed. Thus, they integrate the identified decision points and respective courses of action to the clinical judgment and experience of practitioners. Many guidelines place the treatment alternatives into classes to help providers in deciding which treatment to use.

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds: Quaternary ammonium salts or quaternary ammonium compounds (called quaternary amines in oilfield parlance) are salts of quaternary ammonium cations with an anion. They are used as disinfectants, surfactants, fabric softeners, and as antistatic agents (e.g. in shampoo). In liquid fabric softeners, the chloride salts are often used. In dryer anticling strips, the sulfate salts are often used.