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[Reference and selective list in hospital hygiene. Impact on practical improvement]
M Sinegre1, H Galmiche, C Ballot
1Hôpital Beaujon (AP-HP), service de pharmacie, 100, boulevard du Général-Leclerc, 92110 Clichy, France. martine.sinegre@bjn.ap-hop-paris.fr
Pathologie-Biologie
|March 14, 2001
Summary
Hospital infection control requires careful selection of antibiotics, antiseptics, and disinfectants. Efficacy against resistant strains and patient adaptation are now key selection criteria.
Area of Science:
- Infection Control
- Microbiology
- Hospital Pharmacy
Context:
- Hospital infection control programs necessitate policies for antibiotic, antiseptic, and disinfectant use.
- The selective list concept for antiseptics and disinfectants, originating in Germany, gained traction in France.
- European free circulation has increased the availability of diverse antiseptic and disinfectant products with varying regulatory statuses.
Purpose:
- To guide the selection of antiseptics and disinfectants in hospitals.
- To adapt selection criteria to the evolving landscape of European product availability and microbiological standards.
Summary:
- Selection criteria for hospital antiseptics and disinfectants are shifting.
- Efficacy against multiresistant strains, patient adaptation, handling ergonomics, and tolerance are increasingly prioritized.
- These factors supplement existing European microbiological standards and economic considerations.
Impact:
- Facilitates informed decision-making for healthcare facilities in selecting appropriate infection control agents.
- Enhances patient safety by prioritizing effective and well-tolerated antiseptic and disinfectant options.
- Supports the harmonization of product selection across European healthcare settings.