[MCOH-EH] Disinfection product consisting of hydrogen peroxide, peroxyacetic acid, and acetic acid

[Sampson, Deborah]

We do use this product and have for 4 months. The only complaint we have had was from OR cleaning staff who complained of symptoms noted in this CDC link. We interviewed each employee and compiled symptoms. We found that the problem occurred when the solution was not diluting correctly in  an automatic closed dilution system because of water pressure variants and the product was too strong. Once that was fixed, and dilution ratio was correct, staff have no complaints.
Deb
Deborah A. Sampson, PhD, APRN, COHN-S, FAANP
Director
Employee Health and Wellness Services
Southern New Hampshire Health   P.O.Box 2014   8 Prospect Street   Nashua, NH 03060
p(603) 281-8583  f (603) 577-5665
deborah.sampson at snhhealth.org<mailto:deborah.sampson at snhhealth.org>

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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Hudson, T. Warner
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 4:52 PM
To: MCOH/EH
Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] Disinfection product consisting of hydrogen peroxide, peroxyacetic acid, and acetic acid

We are not planning on bring this product here at the present time and do not currently use it I am told .  I hear there is a class action lawsuit from some workers though that is second hand.

T. Warner Hudson, MD FACOEM, FAAFP
Medical Director, Occupational and Employee Health
UCLA Health System and Campus
Office 310.825.9146
Fax 310.206.4585
Pager 800.233.7231  ID 27132
E-mail twhudson at mednet.ucla.edu<mailto:twhudson at mednet.ucla.edu>
Website www.ohs.uclahealth.org<http://www.ohs.uclahealth.org>

From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net] On Behalf Of Borkowski, Michael
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 12:37 PM
To: 'mcoh-eh at mylist.net'
Subject: [MCOH-EH] Disinfection product consisting of hydrogen peroxide, peroxyacetic acid, and acetic acid

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/65/wr/mm6515a3.htm?s_cid=mm6515a3_w#contribAff

Colleagues in Medical Center Occupational Health:

Interested in dialogue and insights from any of you working for systems that used, are using or considering use of the above product type for cleaning.  It is touted as exceptional in its eradication of C. diff I am told, but I have questions regarding its suitability for employees with active or passive exposures.  See the link above.

Have your systems had a positive or negative experience with this product, e.g. complaints or accident reports?
Any special handling, PPE or training required or made necessary because of complaints/concerns?

Thanks,

Michael

Michael Borkowski, MD, MPH
Medical Director, F&MCW Occupational Health Services
Phone:  262-253-8197  | Fax:  262-253-5152
Cell Phone:  414-881-3762
E-mail: michael.borkowski at froedtert.com<mailto:michael.borkowski at froedtert.com>

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Workforce Health / North Hills Health Center Building B First Floor
W129 N7055 Northfield Dr.
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

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