NAC449.999433. “High-level disinfection” defined.  


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  • “High-level disinfection” means a type of disinfection which destroys all microorganisms with the exception of high levels of bacterial spores. Such disinfection may be accomplished through the use of processes that include, without limitation, boiling items in water, steaming items in water and soaking items in chemical disinfectants.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R179-09, eff. 7-22-2010)