A solution for dysfunctional dilution: real-time detection of malfunctioning automated disinfectant dispensers using colorimetric or hydrophobic wipes that indicate disinfectant concentrations
Automated dispensers that dilute concentrated disinfectants with water are commonly used but can malfunction. We provide proof-of-principle that incorporating indicators into wipe products could be an effective method to provide environmental services staff with real-time visual indication that disinfectants are present and at correct concentrations with every use.
Authors
- Elizabeth C. Eckstein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3671-7295)
- Abhishek Deshpande (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5522-2995)
- Jennifer L. Cadnum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7956-9587)
- Curtis J. Donskey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0990-4498)
Institutions
- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (US)
- Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center (US)
- University School (US)
- Case Western Reserve University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-09-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2025.10263
- Primary Topic
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00