Cleaning the hospital environment--a focus on Difficil-S

Providing a healthcare environment that is aesthetically clean and microbiologically safe, remains a key component to combating the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Patients now demand to be cared for in an environment that is conducive to healing without the fear of contracting an HCAI. The number of 'superbugs' are escalating, posing a challenge when cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. There has been little regard paid to the products used within the clinical setting and how these may affect the quality of cleaning and disinfection. The variety of patient equipment now present within wards and the pace staff are exposed to requires a simplified cleaning regime. One such way forward may be the use of Difficil-S®, which is a sporicidal and cleaning agent providing an opportunity to simplify the cleaning process within the clinical setting.