Terminal cleaning of patient rooms should include the following steps.
Checklist of items in a clinic room that require disinfecting after every patient with tb.
Clean and disinfect all furniture bed night table all high touch areas knobs switches call bells etc.
Using an epa approved hospital grade disinfectant the following items should be cleaned.
And everything that is touched by the patient with theahp tb solutionensuring that clean cloths and solutions do not become contaminated no double dipping.
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The latter which would include low risk items like waiting room tables or computer keyboards may be cleaned less frequently than daily unless it is known to be contaminated.
Should be cleaned after the patient has used it.
If a dedicated disposable device is not available disinfect all non critical patient care equipment before removing the device from the room and before using it with another patient.
After the room is vacated by an infectious patient the precaution sign must remain posted at the entrance to the room and respirators must be used if entering the room until the area is ventilated for the time necessary using the cdc s recommendations for removal efficiency of 99 9.
Identify any changes to the list for a patient diagnosed with tb and a patient diagnosed with influenza.
Top front and sides of the bed s headboard mattress bedframe foot board and side rails and between side rails tv remote nurse call device and cord.
Make a checklist of items in a clinic room that require disinfecting after every patient.
For each item identify the personal protection required disinfect supplies and any other supply possibly needed.
Disinfect non critical medical devices with an epa registered hospital disinfectant following the label s instructions.
Create a checklist of items in a clinic room that require disinfecting after every patient.