Medical facilities require extra attention and first impressions count. There are no do-overs or second chances when taking account of your health. Negative first reactions can lose patients or future referrals from that patient. The fact is that 77% of people say they would not return to a healthcare facility if bathrooms were dirty!
Keeping a Hospital Patient Room & Health Facility Clean
A recent “Cleaning Industry Insights” survey conducted from P&G Professional states that products used to get the job done the first time and work quickly, in addition to simpler cleaning routines, were reported as the most helpful elements when it comes to performing cleaning services in four industries, including healthcare. Keeping this in mind, implementing a smart and effective cleaning plan will maximize the cleaning program in healthcare facility. To make cleaning a healthcare facility effective and efficient, there are things that need to done. This includes cleaning, disinfecting and infection control. Keeping a healthcare facility clean and safe can be challenging. Having the correct processes in place provides a hygienic facility for patients, staff and visitors.
Healthcare Facility Cleaning Supplies
When cleaning in the healthcare area, goggles, latex gloves and protective clothing are everyday basics along with disinfectants and thick garbage bags. The balance occurs in using proper disinfecting techniques while being cautious in medical environments. Hospital grade disinfectants should be used and vacuums should have a HEPA filtration to avoid dust and the spreading of germs. Special cleaning cloths will increase the amount of germs and dirt collected.
Smart Ways to Promote Effective Cleaning
Common areas in healthcare facilities that will require cleaning are the examination room, the doctor’s personal office, bathrooms and the waiting room. The doctor’s personal office and the waiting room will need to be vacuumed, dusted and wiped down with a disinfectant. The floors will also need to be swept and mopped with a disinfectant. These steps will need to done with the tables, windows, telephones and door knobs to name a few. The easiest and most cost efficient disinfectant is bleach diluted with water.
Public Restroom & Bathroom Cleaning Checklist
The bathrooms need to have disinfectant sprayed around the toilets, sinks and countertops, stall walls and doors. Allow the solution to sit for five minutes to completely disinfect. Wipe down soap and paper towel dispensers with disinfectant cloths. Mirrors and windows can be cleaned with a vinegar solution. The floors can be moped with a disinfectant.
Examination Room Cleaning Checklist
Medical disposal bags will need to be used for patient gowns, towels, used linens, etc. and placed in an area for collection by the laundry service. Anywhere patients may have touched will have to be wiped down with a disinfectant. This means the exam table, counters, doors and door handles, sinks and any chairs and furniture. Trash cans need to emptied into medical disposal bags and floors are to be swept and mopped with disinfectant.
Professional Medical Facility Cleaning in Boston, Brookline, Lexington, Cambridge, Suffolk, Middlesex & Norfolk County Massachusetts
Healthcare cleaning services need to kill and eliminate germs that can lead to odors and infections and be able to create an environment that is clean and smells great. Hiring the right company is imperative for your medical practice. Contact Nadia’s House Cleaning Today.
