Literature Review and Practice Recommendations: Existing and emerging technologies used for decontamination of the healthcare environment - Chlorine Dioxide

This literature review aims to review the evidence for using chlorine dioxide for decontamination of the healthcare environment and reusable non-invasive patient care equipment.

Objectives

• To provide a generic description of chlorine dioxide, including the proposed or actual mechanism of action and the procedure for use.
• To assess the scientific evidence for effectiveness of chlorine dioxide.
• To explore practical and safety considerations related to the use of chlorine dioxide.
• To explore the costs associated with chlorine dioxide.
• To produce a evidence sheet for chlorine dioxide to assist the Environmental Decontamination Steering Group in making practical recommendations on the use of chlorine dioxide for NHSScotland.