This SOP is crucial for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment in healthcare settings. It can and will be modified further to meet customer requirements.
SOP for Medical Facility Cleaning
Objective: To provide thorough and consistent cleaning services for a medical facility to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors.
Materials and Equipment:
- Hospital-grade cleaning chemicals
- Disposable cleaning cloths and mop heads
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filters
- Biohazard waste disposal bags
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) for cleaning staff
- Checklist for quality control
Procedure:
- Preparation:
- Ensure that all cleaning materials, chemicals, and equipment are available.
- Verify that cleaning staff is equipped with necessary PPE.
- Entry and Exit Protocol:
- Establish designated entry and exit points for cleaning staff to prevent cross-contamination.
- Place hand sanitizers at these points for staff use.
- High-Touch Surface Cleaning:
- Pay special attention to high-touch surfaces, including doorknobs, light switches, and elevator buttons.
- Use hospital-grade disinfectants for these surfaces.
- Patient Room Cleaning:
- Follow a thorough cleaning and disinfection process for patient rooms, including bedrails, bedside tables, and medical equipment.
- Change bed linens and sanitize all contact surfaces.
- Restroom Cleaning:
- Clean and disinfect all restroom fixtures, including toilets, sinks, and handles.
- Empty and replace biohazard waste bins.
- Surgical Suite Cleaning:
- Implement a comprehensive cleaning process for surgical areas, including operating rooms and equipment.
- Follow strict disinfection protocols and document the process.
- Waiting Areas and Common Spaces:
- Clean and disinfect waiting areas, including chairs, tables, and magazines.
- Ensure social distancing and follow infection control guidelines.
- Floor Care:
- Vacuum all carpeted areas with HEPA filters to minimize airborne contaminants.
- Mop and sanitize hard floors.
- Biohazard Waste Disposal:
- Collect biohazard waste in designated bags and containers.
- Dispose of waste according to medical facility regulations.
- Quality Check:
- Conduct frequent checks to ensure that cleaning tasks are completed to the highest standards.
- Use a checklist to verify the quality of the cleaning service.
- Report and Restocking:
- Report any maintenance issues or required repairs to the medical facility management.
- Restock cleaning supplies and update inventory.
- Secure the Facility:
- Ensure that all doors and windows are secured before leaving.
- Follow any specific security and infection control procedures outlined by the medical facility.
Completion:
Record the date and time of the cleaning in your records and maintain a log of cleaning activities. This SOP can be customized as needed and should align with specific medical facility requirements and infection control guidelines.