safe management of a care environment Flashcards
what is included in the care environment
- low and high level surfaces
- furnitures and fixtures
- ambulances
- storage areas
- accommodation and corridors
- sanitary fixtures and fittings
- consulting rooms and waiting rooms
- flooring glass partitions panels and wall finishes
does cleaning destroy organisms
no it just removes them
who has the overall responsibility to ensure the care environment is being cleaned appropriately
the person in charge of the care area
who is usually in charge of cleaning the care environment areas
cleaning and domestic staff
what are some surfaecs that are frequently being touched by hands
- sides and undersides of beds
- bed tables, sides and undersides of them
- sides and undersides of armrests and seats
- keyboards
- door handles
- tap handle, soap lever or plunger
when cleaning soft furnishings with alternative disinfectants, what must they meet
the relevent BS EN standards outlined in the national infection prevention and control manual for older people and adult care homes
what are the four steps to routine environmental cleaning
- collect PPE, cleaning equipment and materials
- follow cleaning methods
- discard waste and store equipment
- complete cleaning schedules
what is detergent used for
general cleaning, routine cleaning
equipment is colour coded depending on area. what is red
bathrooms
washrooms
showers
toilets
basins
bathroom floors
equipment is colour coded depending on area. what is blue
general areas like wards, departments, offices, basins in public places
equipment is colour coded depending on area. what is green
kitchen and patient food service at the ward level
equipment is colour coded depending on area. what is yellow
isolation areas, cleaning the interior of ambulances
how do you suction clean
even strokes
how do you undertake high level cleaning
safety goggles
multiple folded cloth
when cleaning fixtures and fittings, what do you pay special attention to
touched surfaces like handles and light pulls
