Maintain optimum sterilization in surgery rooms with our comprehensive, authoritative terminal cleaning and quality assurance workflow.
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Ensure all people are out of the operating room
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Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Remove all surgical instruments, disposables, and linens from the room
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Clean the room starting from top to bottom using an EPA-approved disinfectant
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Make sure to disinfect light fixtures, monitors, and equipment controls
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Clean all furniture including tables, chairs, stools, etc.
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Scrub the floors using a mop and a suitable disinfectant
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Clean the air handles in the room
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Use UV light if required to ensure disinfection
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Ensure to dispose of all waste in the hazard trash bin
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Replace the clean consumables, like hand sanitisers and soap dispensers
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Record the cleaning time, date, and person responsible
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Remove the PPE and sanitize hands
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Approval: Infection Control Personnel
Ensure all people are out of the operating room
Make sure that there are no people inside the operating room before starting the cleaning process. This is essential to ensure the safety and privacy of the patients being treated. Is there anyone left inside the operating room?
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Yes
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No
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Put on personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering the operating room. Wearing PPE is crucial to protect yourself from potential hazards and to maintain cleanliness within the room. Have you worn the necessary PPE?
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Gloves
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Mask
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Gown
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Eyewear
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Shoe covers
Remove all surgical instruments, disposables, and linens from the room
Ensure that all surgical instruments, disposables, and linens are removed from the operating room. This step is important to prevent contamination and maintain a clean environment. Have all surgical instruments, disposables, and linens been removed?
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Yes
2
No
Clean the room starting from top to bottom using an EPA-approved disinfectant
Clean the operating room from top to bottom using an EPA-approved disinfectant. This will help remove any dirt, bacteria, or viruses present in the room. Start the cleaning process from the ceiling, walls, and then move on to the floor. Have you cleaned the room starting from the top to bottom?
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Yes
2
No
Make sure to disinfect light fixtures, monitors, and equipment controls
Thoroughly disinfect all light fixtures, monitors, and equipment controls in the operating room. These items are frequently touched and can harbor harmful germs. Have you disinfected all light fixtures, monitors, and equipment controls?
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Yes
2
No
Clean all furniture including tables, chairs, stools, etc.
Clean and sanitize all furniture in the operating room, including tables, chairs, stools, and any other surfaces. This step is crucial to maintain a clean and hygienic environment. Have you cleaned all furniture in the operating room?
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Yes
2
No
Scrub the floors using a mop and a suitable disinfectant
Scrub the floors of the operating room using a mop and a suitable disinfectant. This will help remove any dirt, stains, or bacteria present on the floor surface. Have you scrubbed the floors using a mop and disinfectant?
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Yes
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No
Clean the air handles in the room
Thoroughly clean the air handles in the operating room. These handles can accumulate dust, dirt, and other contaminants which can affect the air quality in the room. Have you cleaned the air handles in the operating room?
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Yes
2
No
Use UV light if required to ensure disinfection
If necessary, use UV light to ensure complete disinfection of the operating room. UV light can effectively eliminate bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms. Is the use of UV light required for disinfection?
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Yes
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No
Ensure to dispose of all waste in the hazard trash bin
Properly dispose of all waste generated during the cleaning process in the hazard trash bin. This includes used PPE, cleaning materials, and any other contaminated items. Have you disposed of all waste in the hazard trash bin?
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Yes
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No
Replace the clean consumables, like hand sanitisers and soap dispensers
Replace all clean consumables in the operating room, such as hand sanitizers and soap dispensers. This ensures that there are adequate supplies for maintaining hygiene in the room. Have you replaced the clean consumables in the operating room?
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Yes
2
No
Record the cleaning time, date, and person responsible
Recording the cleaning time, date, and person responsible ensures accountability and allows for traceability. It helps in maintaining a record of the cleaning activities and identifying any issues that may arise. Who will be responsible for recording this information?
Remove the PPE and sanitize hands
Removing the personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitizing hands is crucial to maintain personal hygiene. This step helps prevent the spread of contaminants to other areas and individuals. How will you properly remove the PPE and perform hand sanitation?
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Gloves
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Mask
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Gown
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Hand washing
Approval: Infection Control Personnel
Will be submitted for approval:
Ensure all people are out of the operating room
Will be submitted
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
Will be submitted
Remove all surgical instruments, disposables, and linens from the room
Will be submitted
Clean the room starting from top to bottom using an EPA-approved disinfectant
Will be submitted
Make sure to disinfect light fixtures, monitors, and equipment controls
Will be submitted
Clean all furniture including tables, chairs, stools, etc.
Will be submitted
Scrub the floors using a mop and a suitable disinfectant
Will be submitted
Clean the air handles in the room
Will be submitted
Use UV light if required to ensure disinfection
Will be submitted
Ensure to dispose of all waste in the hazard trash bin
Will be submitted
Replace the clean consumables, like hand sanitisers and soap dispensers
Will be submitted
Record the cleaning time, date, and person responsible
