Neftaly Hospital hospital cleaning protocols

1. • what areas are covered (wards, theatres, ICU, consulting rooms, public areas, etc.).
   • Define which tasks are cleaning vs disinfection vs sterilisation.
2. Roles & Responsibilities
   • Who is responsible for environmental cleaning (cleaning staff, environmental services).
   • Who does terminal cleaning (after patient discharge).
   • Who monitors, audits, and updates the protocol (Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) team, management).
3. Cleaning Frequency & Schedule
   • Routine cleaning (daily) of patient zones: floors, beds, bedside tables, high‑touch surfaces.
   • More frequent cleaning of “high‑touch” surfaces (door knobs, light switches, call buttons, IV poles, monitors).
   • Scheduled deeper cleaning (walls, ceilings, curtains) on weekly/monthly basis.
   • Terminal cleaning when a patient is discharged or transferred.
4. Cleaning Techniques & Order
   • Go from “cleaner to dirtier” areas, to avoid spreading contaminants.
   • High surfaces first, then lower surfaces; patient zone before bathrooms; non‑critical to critical zones.
   • Use systematic pattern (e.g., from farthest point of exit, move toward door).
5. Cleaning Products & Disinfectants
   • Appropriate detergents for general cleaning.
   • Proper disinfectants (e.g. chlorine bleach, alcohol solutions) in required concentrations.
   • Following manufacturer’s instructions for contact times.
   • Ensuring expiry dates are respected.
6. Equipment & Tools
   • Use of colour‑coded cleaning cloths/mops to avoid cross‑contamination between different areas.
   • Microfiber cloths where appropriate.
   • Dedicated equipment for areas like ICUs, theatres, isolation rooms.
   • Proper storage and cleaning of cleaning tools.
7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
   • Gloves, gowns/aprons, masks, eye protection as appropriate for task.
   • Hand hygiene before donning and after removal of PPE.
   • Training on donning/doffing procedures.
8. Handling Spills & Soiling
   • Immediate cleaning of blood/body fluid spills.
   • Use of appropriate disinfectants and methods.
9. Terminal Cleaning / Discharge Cleaning
   • More thorough cleaning, including all equipment in the room.
   • Disinfection of all surfaces, bed rails, mattress, furniture.
10. Special Areas
    • Operating Theatres: stricter sterilisation/disinfection standards, cleaning between cases, full clean at end of list.
    • Isolation Rooms: extra precautions, dedicated equipment, higher frequency.
    • Sluice / Utility Rooms: separation between clean and dirty workflows.
11. Monitoring & Auditing
    • Regular inspections and audits by IPC.
    • Use of checklists.
    • Feedback and corrective action if standards aren’t met.
12. Staff Training & Competency
    • Regular training for environmental cleaning staff.
    • Understanding of infection control basics.
    • Refresher training and competency assessment.
13. Safety & Waste Disposal
    • Safe disposal of medical waste.
    • Handling sharps.
    • Proper storage and labelling of chemicals.
14. Documentation
    • Cleaning logs (who cleaned what, when).
    • Records for disinfectant batches, expiry.
    • Incident reports (e.g. for spills, contamination).

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