The NHSScotland Code of Practice for the Local Management of Hygiene and Healthcare Associated Infection
Guidance to NHSScotland
The NHSScotland Code of Practice for the Local Management of Hygiene and Healthcare Associated Infection
10. APPENDIX 1: CLEANING SCHEDULE
Equipment Item |
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Between service users |
After soiling |
Daily |
Weekly |
Monthly or other |
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01 Ambulift/Hoist |
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02 Beds |
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03 Beds (specialist) |
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04 Bed Accessory (Hard) |
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05 Bed Accessory (Soft) |
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06 Bed Pan Holders |
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07 Bins |
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monthly |
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08 Blood Pres Cuffs |
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09 Commodes |
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10 Cot Side Bumpers |
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11 Cushions |
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12 Drip/Gen Use Stands |
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13 Fan (portable) |
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3 monthly2 |
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14 General Seat Chairs |
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15 Hoist Slings |
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16 Infusion/EF Pumps |
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17 Lockers |
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18 Mobile X-Ray/Apron |
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monthly |
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19 Occupational/Physio |
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monthly |
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20 Service user Trolley |
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21 Portable Suction |
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22 Scales |
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23 Shower Chairs |
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24 Sliding Sheets |
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25 Sluice Macerator |
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26 Stethoscopes |
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27 Telephones |
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3 |
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28 Treatment Couches |
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29 Walking Aids |
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monthly |
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30 Wheelchairs |
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Note
1 appropriate cleaning of specialist bed according to manufacturer instructions
2 appropriate cleaning requires input from estates personnel
3 after use in isolation situation
Cleaning Schedule Daily Monitor
Frequency |
Schedule completed |
Comments/Remedial Action |
Initial |
Between service users |
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After soiling |
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Daily |
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Weekly |
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Monthly |
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3 monthly |
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Other |
Refer to cleaning schedule. Equipment requires to be adequately cleaned either between service users, after soiling, daily, weekly, monthly or at other stipulated frequencies. The schedule must be adhered to. Correct cleaning agents to be used.
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