Abstract

Objective: This is a case study conducted in Buraidah Maternity Hospital in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period of 2014-2015 to assess the efficacy of disinfection process using Hypochlorite and Dettol in the hospital. Methods: 50 Swab samples were collected from different surfaces in operations rooms and hospital corridors before and after disinfection processes, followed by total bacterial count for all samples using Aerobic Plate Count (APC) technique according ISO 2004 of Horizontal methods for sampling techniques from surfaces using contact plates and swabs. Results: The results of the study revealed significant reduction in the total bacterial count ranged from 91% to 96%. Conclusion: The study concluded the use of Hypochlorite and Dettol are reliable disinfectants indicated by effectiveness and adequacy of disinfection process in the hospital.