The NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification: Healthcare Associated Infection Task Force
Guidance to NHSScotland
THE NHSSCOTLAND NATIONAL CLEANING SERVICES SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATION CODE M
FREQUENCY TEMPLATE
TERMINAL CLEAN
SPECIFICATION CODE M
No. |
Task |
Full |
Check |
Clean |
Year |
Task |
Remarks |
1. |
Floors hard |
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1.1 |
Remove debris |
X |
1 |
1.1 |
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1.2 |
Mop sweep or suction |
1.2 |
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OR |
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1.3 |
Suction clean |
X |
1 |
1.3 |
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1.4 |
Damp mop |
1.4 |
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1.5 |
Spot mop |
1.5 |
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1.7 |
Buff/burnish |
X |
1 |
1.7 |
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1.8 |
Scrub |
X |
1 |
1.8 |
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OR |
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1.9 |
Strip/re-dress |
1.9 |
As required |
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1.10 |
Manual Scrub |
X |
1 |
1.10 |
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1.11 |
Suction dry |
X |
1 |
1.11 |
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2. |
Floors soft |
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2.1 |
Remove debris |
X |
1 |
2.1 |
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2.2 |
Suction clean |
X |
1 |
2.2 |
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2.3 |
Spillage/stain removal |
X |
1 |
2.3 |
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2.4 |
Deep clean |
X |
1 |
2.4 |
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2.5 |
Apply carpet protector |
2.5 |
Local requirement |
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3. |
Toilet - sinks - basins - taps and fixtures |
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3.1 |
Clean |
X |
1 |
3.1 |
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3.2 |
De-scale |
3.2 |
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4. |
Furniture - fixtures - fittings and soft fittings |
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4.1 |
Remove debris |
X |
1 |
4.1 |
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4.2 |
Damp clean |
X |
1 |
4.2 |
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4.3 |
Periodic clean according to type |
X |
1 |
4.3 |
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4.4 |
Clean all wheels and castors |
X |
1 |
4.4 |
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5. |
Low level surfaces |
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5.1 |
Damp clean |
X |
1 |
5.1 |
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6. |
High level surfaces |
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6.1 |
Clean ledges, pipes, direction signs |
X |
1 |
6.1 |
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7. |
Telephones |
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7.1 |
Damp clean |
X |
1 |
7.1 |
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8. |
Paintwork - wall - doors |
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8.1 |
Remove marks |
X |
1 |
8.1 |
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9. |
Glass partitions, panels and ceramic wall tiles |
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9.1 |
Clean |
X |
1 |
9.1 |
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10 |
Curtains/Screens |
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10.1 |
Change bed/trolley screens |
10.1 |
Local requirement |
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10.2 |
Change bed/cubicle curtains |
X |
1 |
10.2 |
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10.3 |
Change window curtains |
X |
2/4/12 |
10.3 |
Per ABCH, Codes |
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10.4 |
Shower curtains - damp wipe |
10.4 |
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10.5 |
Shower curtains remove and change |
X |
1 |
10.5 |
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10.6 |
Net curtains remove and change |
10.6 |
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11. |
Window blinds |
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11.1 |
Suction clean |
X |
1 |
11.1 |
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11.2 |
Remove and clean |
X |
1 |
2/4/12 |
11.2 |
Specialist cleanPer ABCH Codes |
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11.3 |
Opening and closing mechanism |
X |
1 |
11.3 |
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12 |
Soap and towels |
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12.1 |
Replenish supplies |
X |
1 |
12.1 |
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14 |
Refuse |
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14.1 |
Collect and dispose |
X |
1 |
14.1 |
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14.2 |
Clean holders/containers |
X |
1 |
14.2 |
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14.3 |
Replace disposable liners/ containers |
X |
1 |
14.3 |
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16. |
Cleaning equipment |
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16.1 |
16.1 |
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to |
Clean and dry |
X |
1 |
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16.6 |
16.6 |
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