Going Green Results in Improved Infection Control

With the rising need for environmental reform, hospitals are turning to trusted experts to go Green. At Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD, Crothall's team has successfully utilized Green chemicals while improving infection control. A key tool in the program is a disinfectant by JohnsonDiversey called Oxivir that requires only 60 seconds of contact time to dry. Oxivir has been highly effective in destroying pathogens such as MRSA, Hepatitis C, and Norovirus. The active ingredient, Hydrogen Peroxide, biodegrades into water and oxygen and is completely safe to the environment; it is the first hospital-grade disinfectant of its kind to achieve US Environmental Protection Agency registration. In combination with new training, chemicals, and tools, it has resulted in a 10% decrease in antibiotic use at Suburban Hospital, indicating a significant reduction in infection.