• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  • Gloves (Disposable or reusable, depending on the task)
  • Safety Goggles (To protect eyes from potential chemical splashes)
  • Masks (For respiratory protection, particularly in areas with aerosolized particles or strong chemical odors)
  • Gowns/Aprons (For additional protection when working in high-risk areas, such as operating rooms)
  • Ensure all PPE is in good condition and appropriately worn before starting any cleaning task.

• High Dusting (Top to Bottom) in All Areas:
  • Begin dusting high-touch areas such as light fixtures, overhead lights, booms, vents, ceiling corners, and any high shelves or surfaces.
  • Use microfiber cloths or a duster to minimize airborne dust and debris.
  • Work from top to bottom to avoid contaminating areas that will be cleaned later.

• Disinfection of Surfaces:
  • High-Touch Surfaces: Focus on frequently touched areas like door handles, light switches, elevator buttons, handrails, bed rails, and counters.
  • Apply a hospital-grade disinfectant (green-certified) to these surfaces and allow the disinfectant to remain for the recommended dwell time to ensure effectiveness.
  • Use separate rags or microfiber cloths for different areas to prevent cross-contamination.
  • For higher-risk areas (e.g., operating rooms), follow the facility’s cleaning protocol and disinfect equipment with appropriate products.

• Restroom Cleaning:
  • Toilet Bowl Disinfection: Apply a non-acidic toilet bowl disinfectant to the toilet bowls and allow it to sit to kill pathogens.
  • Sinks, Faucets, and Mirrors: Disinfect sinks, faucets, and mirrors with a green-certified disinfectant, allowing the chemical to sit for the recommended dwell time.
  • Partitions, Dispensers, and Touchpoints: Wipe down partitions, toilet paper dispensers, soap dispensers, and other high-touch areas.
  • Scrubbing Toilets: Scrub toilet bowls with disinfectant and ensure proper sanitation.
  • Replenishing Supplies: Refill toilet paper, soap, paper towels, and other dispensers.

• Sweeping and Trash Removal:
  • Sweep all floors to remove dirt, dust, and debris.
  • Empty trash cans and replace liners, ensuring proper disposal of waste in line with facility regulations (biohazardous or non-hazardous waste).
• Mopping:
  • Mop floors using a flat microfiber mop to ensure thorough cleaning and prevent cross-contamination between areas.
  • Use a green-certified floor cleaner that is appropriate for the type of flooring in the facility.
  • Inspect the floors to ensure that they are free of visible dirt and stains.

• Isolation Room Procedures:
  • If the operating room is an isolation area, ensure the appropriate PPE is worn (e.g., gowns, gloves, N95 masks) as per the facility’s protocol.
• Cleaning the OR:
  • High dusting of overhead lights, booms, gas chemical stations, and any equipment mounted on walls or ceilings.
  • Disinfect all equipment used in the operating room, including surgical instruments, operating tables, and anesthesia machines.
  • Clean walls, sweep the floor, and mop the floor with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
  • Inspect your work to ensure all areas are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.

• After completing each task, perform a thorough inspection of the work done.
  • Ensure that no areas have been missed.
  • Check that all surfaces have been disinfected properly.
  • Reinspect high-touch areas and make sure proper PPE was used throughout the cleaning process.
  • Verify that all supplies have been replenished and that trash has been properly disposed of.

General Guidelines:

• Green Cleaning Products: Use high-quality, environmentally friendly products that meet the facility’s sustainability requirements and are effective against a wide range of pathogens.
• Waste Disposal: Follow the facility’s waste disposal guidelines, including separate disposal of biohazardous materials and general waste.
• Cross-Contamination Prevention: Always use separate microfiber cloths/rags for different areas. Store cleaning tools and chemicals properly to avoid cross-contamination.
• Dwell Time: Always allow disinfectants to sit for the recommended dwell time before wiping or rinsing to ensure maximum efficacy.