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One of the requirements to clean the hospital surface environment. It’s not just about following the rules and regulations set by the hospital. But also have to clean the right technique, the right cleaning technique helps to shorten the cleaning time but still achieve high efficiency. Today, with TKT Clean, learn about environmental hygiene techniques for each standard hospital surface!\
What is a department? Departments are simply understood as separate rooms that are assigned and have different functions and tasks. When a patient with a specific disease appears, the patient will be transferred to the room and the corresponding department for treatment is the ward. There are the following basic types of departments:
Department of General Examination and Outpatient Treatment
Department of Internal Medicine
Surgery
Obstetric
Department of Pediatrics
Department of Infectious Diseases
Emergency department
Department of Intensive Care and Poison Control
Traditional medicine
Department of Physiotherapy – Rehabilitation
Oncology
Faculty of Nuclear Medicine
Department of Surgery – Anesthesia and Resuscitation
Imaging dept
Scientific laboratory
Surgery
Department of dialysis
Department of Endoscopy
Department of Functional Exploration
Faculty of Pharmacy
Department of Nutrition
Department of Infection Management
1.2. Hospital organization chart
Image: Organization chart of the hospital
1.3. Steps to follow the correct technical sanitize hospital surfaces
Image: environmental cleaning techniques for hospital and departmental surfaces
Step 1: Wear protective clothing, prepare sufficient means of surface sanitation face, place signs in accordance with regulations,
Step 2: Mix chemicals to clean and disinfect the environment according to the instructions on concentration and mixing method
Step 3: Clean up furniture, remove unnecessary and damaged items in the ward out of the ward.
Step 4: Wipe / wipe damp to clean dust and remove waste, pay attention to the corners under the bed, table, chair, ….
Step 5:
For non-contagious areas
1st wipe with cleaning detergent (soap).
Wipe a second time with clean water and let dry.
For the infection area and when there is an epidemic of H5N1, SARS, etc.
1st wipe with detergent and cleaning agent (soap).
Wash a second time with clean water.
Wipe 3 times with disinfectant solution (diluted according to regulations before each shift).
Note: Frequency of cleaning in contaminated areas: when dirty or spills of biological liquids, blood, body fluids need to be cleaned immediately.
Step 6: Put the items that have been moved during the cleaning process in the right place.
Step 7: Clean up, take tools and waste out of the room.
Step 8: Remove gloves and wash hands.
Step 9: Record in the file/checklist of completed daily work
Image: Technical cleaning of hospital environmental surfaces including beds, tables, cushions, chairs
2.1. For beds, tables, cushions and chairs for non-infectious patients
Technical instructions for cleaning the surface of beds, tables, cushions and chairs for non-infectious patients are as follows:
Step 1: Prepare tools, cleaning chemicals, wear personal protective equipment.
Step 2: Mix surface cleaning chemicals as prescribed.
Step 3: Clean up, remove unnecessary furniture, wastes on
Surfaces (beds, tables, chairs, cushions) in the area to be cleaned → into the waste container according to regulations.
Step 4: Wipe the dust with a damp cloth; Wipe the brush with soapy water; Then wipe with clean water and use a clean towel to dry.
Step 5: Clean and tidy up the furniture in the toilet area.
Step 6: Clean up, remove waste and tools from the room.
Step 7: Remove gloves and wash hands.
Step 8: Record in the file/checklist of completed daily work.
2.2. For beds, tables, cushions and chairs used for infectious patients
Technical instructions for cleaning the surface of beds, tables, cushions and chairs used for infectious patients are as follows:
Step 1: Prepare tools, cleaning chemicals, wear personal protective equipment.
Step 2: Mix surface cleaning chemicals as prescribed.
Step 3: Clean, remove unnecessary furniture, waste on surfaces (beds, tables, chairs, cushions) in the area to be cleaned → into the waste container as prescribed.
Step 4: Wipe the dust with a damp cloth; Wipe the brush with soapy water; Wipe with clean water, to dry; Wipe again with disinfectant DD.
Step 5: Clean and tidy up the furniture in the toilet area.
Step 6: Clean up, remove waste and tools from the room.
Step 7: Remove gloves and wash hands.
Step 8: Record in the file/checklist of completed daily work.
See also: General hospital hygiene regulations
3. Cleaning technical sanitize hospital surfaces including houses, walls, doors and other tools
Image: Techniques for cleaning hospital environmental surfaces including houses, walls, doors and other tools
For cleaning large area items such as houses, walls, doors,… Must be planned in advance to ensure easier and more convenient implementation. Do not affect the patient and spread dust, pathogens into the relevant area.
Steps to clean house surfaces, door walls and other tools include:
Step 1: Notify about the cleaning to relevant individuals in the area, or put a sign in front of the area to be cleaned.
Step 2: Prepare tools, cleaning chemicals, wear personal protective equipment.
Step 3: Remove the patient from the room. Small items on the table are put in the cabinet (covered). Turn off the fan.
Step 4: Gently and carefully sweep the ceiling and walls from the top to remove dust, cobwebs,
Step 5: Wipe the glass door, wall enamel, ceiling fan light… with soapy water or disinfectant solution, wipe it with clean water and dry. (Use brush – soap to clean clean, wipe stains on the wall, wipe with clean water)
Step 6: Wipe the floor according to the process
Step 7: Take the tools out of the room, Clean up
Remove gloves, wash hands
Record HS/Checklist of completed work
Step 8: Report bugs, note any problems.
4. Cleaning technical sanitize hospital surfaces including corridors and stairs
Image: Technical cleaning of hospital environment including corridors, stairs
Hospitals are crowded places for work and medical examination, so stairs and hallways are areas that get dirty easily. So the frequency of cleaning this area is more than other areas is 2 times / day. Steps to clean the surface of stairs and corridors include:
Step 1: First, you need to set a monthly cleaning plan, scrub the floor, hallway, and stairs.
Step 2: Put a cleaning sign in the area to be cleaned
Step 3: Wipe each small area and dry immediately, avoid pouring water using a brush to make it wet, wet, and slippery.
Step 4: Sanitize from top to bottom, and from clean place to dirty place. In accordance with hospital regulations
If the stairs are heavily soiled, scrub them with soap and water first, then wipe them with a towel.
Handrails of stairs/escalators (Daily) Clean
Wipe the disinfectant solution (because the patient, medical staff, family members of the patient, frequent visitors, the risk of infection and spread of pathogens is high).
5. Techniques for Cleaning Blood and Body Fluids
Step 1: Put up a sign “Wet floor” or “Do not cross”
Step 2: Prepare tools, cleaning chemicals, wear personal protective equipment.
Step 3: Take a tissue paper over the blood stain, sprinkle DD disinfectant containing 0.5 – 1% chlorine for at least 10 minutes. (Minimum 2 minutes)
Step 4: Clean → put in a yellow medical waste bag.
Step 5: Use a disinfecting DD cloth containing 0.5 – 1% chlorine to wipe the contaminated surface again
Step 6: Wipe with a damp cloth.
Step 7: Clean up the cleaning tools and put them in the right place
Step 8: Wash hands immediately after removing gloves.
Step 9: Record students/check table of completed work.
Note: Linen after
6. Some Frequently Asked Questions
What are the cleaning procedures in the hospital?
During cleaning – Progress from least dirty area to dirtiest area and from high surface to low surface. – Remove coarse soil (visible to the naked eye) before cleaning and disinfecting. – Minimize turbulence to prevent the dispersion of dust that may harbor microorganisms. – Never shake the mop.
What is the job description of a hospital hygienist?
Main Duties, Duties and Responsibilities Ensure that all sanitary areas, such as bathrooms, toilets, drains and showers, are cleaned and disinfected. Ensure all floor surfaces are kept clean. Maintain and clean all equipment used in the performance of domestic duties. Report the faulty device to the designated supervisor.
What are the 3 types of cleaning?
Three floors of cleaning – CLEANING: Removes clutter, dust, debris and other debris. – CLEANING: Reduce germs and reduce opportunities for bacteria to congregate by providing antibacterial solutions. – Fumigation: Kills germs on contact by killing them where they live and inhibiting their spread at the source.
summary
Above are sharing techniques for cleaning hospital surfaces that TKT Clean performs. The cleaning process for disease prevention, the environment is monitored and checked periodically, We provide knowledgeable and highly trained cleaning staff. So you do not need to worry when using our hospital cleaning service. Monitoring test results are aggregated and analyzed. Always develop an action plan to improve and correct errors and omissions in the process of environmental sanitation. Guaranteed to deliver quality beyond expectations.
