The basics of disinfection

ESTABLISH BEST PRACTICES FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTION IN 7 STEPS

Clarify roles and responsibilities within your team

Conduct an infection risk assessment throughout your facility

Consider the mode of transmission for possible pathogens in order to break the cycle of infection

Select an appropriate disinfectant for your facility

Train your entire team regarding the proper use of the specific disinfectant product selected

Ensure the selected disinfectant and any corresponding tools are readily accessible

Implement routine quality-control measures and compliance monitoring

10 COMMON DISINFECTION MISTAKES

EYEBALLING WHEN DILUTING DISINFECTANT SOLUTIONS

FAILING TO REACH THE DESIGNATED CONTACT TIME

CONFUSING SANITIZING WITH DISINFECTION

BEING UNAWARE OF THE SHELF-LIFE OF THE SELECTED DISINFECTANT

TOPPING OFF DILUTED DISINFECTANT BOTTLES

MIXING DISINFECTANTS WITH OTHER CHEMICALS

SPRAYING A SURFACE AND THEN WIPING IT WITH A DRY CLOTH

FAILING TO GIVE PRODUCT-SPECIFIC TRAINING TO TEAM MEMBERS

FAILING TO RECEIVE AGREEMENT FROM TEAM REGARDING SWITCHING TO A NEW PRODUCT

FAILING TO PRE-CLEAN VISIBLE SOILS ON SURFACES PRIOR TO DISINFECTING

Check out the Infection Prevention for Cannabis Facilities: Cleaning and Disinfection Guide - a helpful resource designed to help facilities achieve optimal disinfection and cleaning standards.

GET TO KNOW SHYIELD:

THE ALL-IN-ONE DISINFECTANT FOR YOUR CANNABIS FACILITIES

DISCOVER THE SCIENCE BEHIND SHYIELD

Experience a new way of looking at disinfection with SHYIELD - a family of disinfectants that provide protection without compromise

MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH SHYIELD

Hear what others have to say about SHYIELD and explore resources that help optimize your disinfection program

MEET THE SHYIELD FAMILY

Take disinfection to the next level with the SHYIELD family - one disinfectant technology designed to protect your entire facility

REQUEST AN ASSESSMENT FOR YOUR FACILITY

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REQUEST AN ASSESSMENT FOR YOUR FACILITY

THE INFECTION PREVENTION EXPERTS BEHIND SHYIELD ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND OPTIMIZE YOUR FACILITY PROTOCOLS FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTION

CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CLEANING AND DISINFECTION ASSESSMENT

ASK AN EXPERT - CLEANING AND DISINFECTION WEBINAR – VIROX® TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Do you have questions about your biosecurity protocols? You’re not alone. As the global situation begins to change during these trying times, infection prevention has become everyone’s business. Tune this session of “Ask an Expert”, where we tackle some burning questions and address similar concerns from a number of industries.

UNDERSTANDING THE CANNABIS REGULATIONS AND NEW LICENCE CATEGORIES WITH DAVID BROWN

Listen to this presentation by David Brown as he discusses the foundations of cannabis regulations, new license categories and the common misconceptions associated with them.

CREATING A PRODUCTIVE AND EFFICIENT GROWER <> QAP RELATIONSHIP WITH SAMI MAJADLA (CERTICRAFT)

Tune in to this talk where we join Sami Majadla to discuss the crucial relationships between QAPs and growers for production and compliance in cannabis facilities.

INDOOR VS. GREENHOUSE INFECTION PREVENTION

Do you know the differences between indoor production and greenhouse growing? Learn how your method of production affects the disinfection protocols in your facility.

DESIGNING YOUR FACILITY FOR INFECTION PREVENTION

Find out what it may take to set your facility up for success with these tips.

CLEANING CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR DISINFECTION PROTOCOL

Learn how cleaning is just as critical as disinfection for your infection prevention program.

HOW TO VALIDATE YOUR CLEANING AND DISINFECTION PROTOCOL

Find out how a monitoring program can help determine the effectiveness of your cleaning and disinfection protocols.

ACCELERATED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE® VS. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Find out how this can benefit your disinfection protocols across product stability, speed of activity, occupational safety and more.

WHY IS SHYIELD™ BETTER AS A DISINFECTANT COMPARED TO 70% OF ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (IPA)?

Learn about the difference SHYIELD™ makes with its capabilities as a disinfectant for your cannabis facility.

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