Section SPS 50.271 - Disinfection(1) Unless sterilized, disinfection is required prior to reusing any personal care instruments or contact equipment on another patron.(2) Disinfection for personal care instruments shall consist of cleaning with soap and water to remove all organic material, wiping with or spraying with a disinfectant, and air-drying.(3) Disinfection for contact equipment shall consist of cleaning with soap and water to remove all organic material, soaking in or spraying with a disinfectant, and air-drying.(4) Clean and disinfected contact equipment shall be placed in one or more covered containers. One or more separate containers shall be provided for the immediate storage of soiled contact equipment until cleaned and disinfected.(5) Disinfectant used for decontamination shall be changed as per manufacturer's recommendations and shall be kept in a covered container.(6) Laundry shall be disinfected by washing with a solution containing a germicidal compound.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 50.271
EmR1302: emerg. cr., eff. 2-14-13; CR 13-026: cr. Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13. Bleach and Lysol® (brown bottle) are examples of germicidal compounds.