Frequency
How many times should we enter to clean a patient room
3 times
How many steps are in the room/discharge cleaning process ?
10
Chemical dwell time for Expose
10 minutes
To ensure the bed is kept clean after a discharge this cue is placed
Bed bag
Prior to mopping a floor you should place a
Wet floor sign
Patient minders and safety minders are discussed how often
Weekly
The first cleaning step you do when cleaning a room
Empty waste (trash, linen or bio)
When working an assigned unit chemicals are properly placed where
Housekeeping cart or housekeeping closet
This card is left if the patient is sleep or out of the room
While you were out card
You should lock your housekeeping cart when you
Leave your area, cart left in hallway
Routine room cleanings should be completed in what order
Low to high
This step is completed prior to damp mopping
Dust mop/ sweep
You should use this item or area if chemicals enter your eyes
Eye wash bottle or eye station
What is the last cue placed after a discharge clean on a completely empty room
Door seal
Prior to entering an isolation room you should
Wear appropriate PPE
I am the 4 responses patients can choose when answering the survey question "How often was your room and restroom kept clean ?"
Never, Sometimes, Usually, Always
Name 4 high touch surfaces
bed rails, tables, remote, phone, door handle, light switch
Meaning of chemical dwell time
the amount of time a disinfectant must remain visibly wet on a surface to effectively kill germs, diseases or bacteria
These are the 3 non-verbal cues we leave in the bathroom
When properly lifting with your knees, you are preventing
Back injury