Steps for effective outpatient facility cleaning

February 10, 2017 Follow @HFToday

The growth in outpatient care brings with it a need for effective environmental cleaning programs, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.

Outpatient facilities traditionally have lacked infrastructure and proper resources to execute an effective, standardized environmental cleaning program, the article said.

Six tips to help outpatient facilities develop an effective environmental cleaning plan include getting all staff (including clinical) involved.

Clinical education for those with environmental cleaning responsibilities is also crucial.

Read the article.

See the latest posts on our homepage

Topic Area: Infection Control

Veterans say the D.C. VA hospital is not safe for women

A woman said she was sexually assaulted at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center four months ago

1/28/2020

Focus: Infection Control

CDC estimates flu has killed 6,600 in U.S.

The overall flu-associated hospitalization rate is in line with trends seen during this time last season

1/28/2020

Missouri hospital gives staff panic buttons

The use of the buttons is in a trial phase and is aimed at improving security in high-risk areas like the ER

1/28/2020

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

FEMA funding earthquake safety for Los Angeles hospital

Funds will go to non-structural bracing and anchoring of medical equipment, communications hardware, and supporting infrastructure

1/28/2020

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

Integrated infection prevention is essential for protecting patients

A growing number of clinical studies have demonstrated that “no-touch” technologies are effective in reducing bacterial contamination of surfaces and can reduce colonization/infection in patients admitted to these hospital rooms

1/28/2020