Infection Prevention and Control Manual: Guidelines for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Medical Devices

Health care facilities contain a reservoir of infectious agents. Contamination of hospital equipment, medications, and water supplies by hospital pathogens is a well-known cause of epidemics. Maintaining safe, clean, and hygienic health care facilities and minimizing microbial contamination on surfaces, objects, and equipment are essential for reducing the risks of health-care-associated infections.