{"id":21551,"date":"2020-02-07T12:49:37","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T12:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/terminal-room-cleaning-checklist\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T18:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:31:08","slug":"terminal-room-cleaning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/terminal-room-cleaning-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Terminal Room Cleaning Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pQcTeVhxdrrX9QNFOwpPKA.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pQcTeVhxdrrX9QNFOwpPKA.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Terminal room cleaning is a thorough, <strong>deep-cleaning of a patient room between occupants<\/strong>. Its purpose is to <strong>rid the room of infectious agents<\/strong> and provide the new occupant a sanitary space for recovery and healing.<\/p>\n<p>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medscape.com\/viewarticle\/809198_2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">numerous studies<\/a> have proven that <strong>patients are infected as a result of a contaminated environment<\/strong>, conducting a thorough clean by following strict guidelines is essential.<\/p>\n<p>We all know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/human-error\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">humans are subject to error.<\/a> Nevertheless, when it comes to protecting patients from harmful pathogens, flawless performance is required! Therefore, <strong>following a superpowered checklist that contains clear, comprehensive instructions<\/strong> on what needs to be done is an excellent way to ensure no steps are being missed, and no errors made.<\/p>\n<p>This checklist is just that.<\/p>\n<p>By going through this checklist, you can rest easy knowing that everything has been done to provide the next occupant with a safe and sanitary environment.<\/p>\n<p>Let's get started.<\/p>\n<p>In case you're wondering what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street<\/a> is all about...<\/p>\n<p>Process Street is <strong>superpowered checklists<\/strong>. By using our software to document your processes, you are instantly creating an actionable workflow in which tasks can be assigned to team members, automated, and monitored in real-time to ensure they are being executed as intended, each and every time.<\/p>\n<p>The point is to <strong>minimize human error, increase accountability<\/strong>, and <strong>provide employees with all of the tools and information necessary<\/strong> to complete their tasks as effectively as possible.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"room-details\">\n<h2>Room details:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"enter-basic-details\">\n<h2>Enter basic details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Unit <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Room number <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date of cleaning <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-the-patient-has-been-discharged\">\n<h2>Confirm the patient has been discharged<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Confirm that the <strong>patient has been discharged and the room is vacant<\/strong> before moving on to the following tasks.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"before-entering-room\">\n<h2>Before entering room:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wash-your-hands-thoroughly\">\n<h2>Wash your hands thoroughly<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Of course, the first essential step before even entering the room is to wash your hands thoroughly. Be sure to follow procedure when it comes to washing technique, which is likely to be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/gpsc\/5may\/tools\/9789241597906\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WHO technique<\/a> or something similar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">Below are a couple of resources that highlight the importance of proper handwashing and provide a step-by-step guide for doing so in accordance with the WHO.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n   <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2PuRQZEL1oU?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"put-on-disposable-gloves\">\n<h2>Put on disposable gloves<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>After washing your hands, put a pair of <strong>disposable non-latex gloves.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kTgYp6O76HkwqXoHf-pBDw.jpeg\" alt=\"Put on disposable gloves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kTgYp6O76HkwqXoHf-pBDw.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"place-safety-sign-by-the-door\">\n<h2>Place safety sign by the door<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>To ensure that nobody walking past the room slips and injures themselves, or enters without knowledge that cleaning is in progress, place a safety (wet floor) sign just outside the room by the door.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ruQNUWD-bWXv58Lq71pNjg.jpeg\" alt=\"Place safety sign by the door\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ruQNUWD-bWXv58Lq71pNjg.jpeg\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"patient-bed-and-furniture\">\n<h2>Patient bed and furniture:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"disinfect-the-bed-frame-rails-and-controls\">\n<h2>Disinfect the bed frame, rails and controls<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Once you've entered the room, begin by disinfecting the <strong>bed frame, rails, and controls<\/strong> using disinfectant wipes.<\/p>\n<p>Wipe from top to bottom, always going from clean to dirty to avoid transference of microorganisms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\">If the bed is still made, strip the bed all of linen and place in the linen skip<em> before<\/em> beginning cleaning. When stripping the bed, be sure to not shake the linen as this spreads bacteria.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\"><strong>Pay extra attention to high-touch areas<\/strong> like arm rails and buttons on control panels.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"disinfect-the-mattress\">\n<h2>Disinfect the mattress<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Take out a <strong>fresh disinfectant wipe<\/strong> and wipe down the entire mattress, starting from the head of the bed. Once the top of the mattress has been cleaned, flip over and repeat the process for the sides and bottom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">Below is a 3-minute video demonstrating proper hospital bed cleaning.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n   <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rXrurmj-76w?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"make-bed-with-fresh-sheets-and-pillowcases\">\n<h2>Make bed with fresh sheets and pillowcases<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Once the bed has been thoroughly cleaned, make it with fresh sheets and pillowcases.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"vacuum-and-wipe-down-all-furniture\">\n<h2>Vacuum and wipe down all furniture<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Vacuum and wipe down all other furniture present in the room.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This will likely include:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Chair\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Bedside table\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Desk\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Stool\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Cupboard\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"note-any-stains-or-damage\">\n<h2>Note any stains or damage<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>If you noticed any stains, damage or anything else that warrants concern during the bed and furniture cleaning, note it down in the section below and report it once you have finished.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Bed and furniture - stains, damage, and other causes for concern <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"medical-equipment\">\n<h2>Medical equipment:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wipe-down-monitor-controls-screens-and-cables\">\n<h2>Wipe down monitor controls, screens and cables<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>With a fresh disinfectant wipe, clean all screens, control panels and cables in the room.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-danger\">Of course, be careful not to interfere with any medical equipment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wipe-down-iv-poles\">\n<h2>Wipe down IV poles<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Next, wipe down IV poles from top to bottom.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"patient-bathroom\">\n<h2>Patient bathroom:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"wipe-down-general-hightouch-surfaces\">\n<h2>Wipe down general high-touch surfaces<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Complete the sub checklist below to ensure you have cleaned all general high-touch surfaces in the bathroom. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Door handles, knobs\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Light switches\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Handrails\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"clean-mirror-and-countertops\">\n<h2>Clean mirror and countertops<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Clean the mirror and all countertops with a fresh disinfectant wipe.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"clean-sink-and-faucet\">\n<h2>Clean sink and faucet<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Wipe down the sink and faucet. Be sure to <strong>get in all the hidden, hard-to-clean spots<\/strong> where there is the highest chance of bacterial build-up.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"clean-soap-and-paper-towel-dispensers\">\n<h2>Clean soap and paper towel dispensers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Wipe down the soap and paper towel dispensers with a disinfectant wipe.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"clean-shower-area\">\n<h2>Clean shower area<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The shower is a <strong>hotbed for bacterial growth<\/strong> and so needs particular attention during cleaning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Follow and complete the sub checklist below to ensure the shower is cleaned properly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Spray the walls with cleaning solution\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Wipe down the walls from top to bottom\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Spray both sides of the shower curtain with cleaning solution\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Wipe down both sides with a cloth\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Clean the shower head and any wall fixtures\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"clean-toilet-bowl-seat-and-flush-handle\">\n<h2>Clean toilet bowl, seat, and flush handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Clean the toilet bowl and all other components of the toilet.<\/p>\n<p>Follow and complete the sub checklist below<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Pour a chemical cleaner chemical into the toilet bowl\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Spray the outside of the toilet with an approved disinfectant (be sure to spray both under and on the top surface of the seat)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Spray the chrome piping and flush handle\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Scrub the inside of the toilet with a bowl brush\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      After the appropriate amount of dwell time has passed, flush the toilet\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Clean the piping with a microfiber cloth\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Wipe down the seat and outside of the bowl\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"floor-cleaning\">\n<h2>Floor cleaning:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sweep-and-mop-the-floors\">\n<h2>Sweep and mop the floors<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Starting from the far corner of the room, dust the room using <strong>figurine overlapping strokes<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">Be sure to sweep under the bed and furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Then mop the floor with an approved cleaning solution using the same overlapping technique employed when sweeping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"remove-safety-sign-when-the-floor-has-dried\">\n<h2>Remove safety sign when the floor has dried<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Once the floor has dried, remove the safety sign placed outside the door.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"final-steps\">\n<h2>Final steps:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-the-room-has-been-cleaned-thoroughly\">\n<h2>Check the room has been cleaned thoroughly<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Perform a <strong>scan of the room<\/strong> to make sure <strong>nothing has been missed<\/strong> and the room is ready to be occupied by another patient.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This will <strong>require approval from your supervisor<\/strong> so be sure to conduct a thorough check to <strong>avoid unnecessary delays.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"add-any-additional-comments\">\n<h2>Add any additional comments<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>If you spotted anything concerning during the clean that <strong>requires further attention<\/strong>, note it down below so it can be addressed by the relevant personnel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stains or damage to the bed, floor, toilet, shower, or ceiling tiles<\/li>\n<li>Potentially faulty medical equipment<\/li>\n<li>Forgotten personal belongings<\/li>\n<li>Improper use of the sharps container or trash cans (e.g. overflowing)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"approval-confirm-the-room-is-ready-for-the-next-patient\">\n<h2>Approval: Confirm the room is ready for the next patient<\/h2>\n<div class=\"approval-content\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\">\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n        <span class=\"title\">Check the room has been cleaned thoroughly<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/public-library.safetyculture.io\/products\/terminal-cleaning-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Safety Culture - Terminal Cleaning Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.mckesson.com\/content\/videos\/cleaning-patient-room-discharge\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">McKesson - Cleaning a Patient Room After Discharge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.infectioncontroltoday.com\/environmental-hygiene\/patient-room-cleaning-protocol\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Infection Control Today - Patient Room Cleaning Protocol<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.eoscu.com\/blog\/4-ways-to-improve-terminal-cleaning\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EOScu - 4 Ways to Improve Terminal Cleaning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n<h2>Related checklists:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-visit-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Home Visit Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/patient-satisfaction-survey-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Patient Satisfaction Survey Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/hospital-housekeeping-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hospital Housekeeping Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/mental-health-risk-assessment-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health Risk Assessment Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/hipaa-compliance-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HIPAA 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