M O O R G N I T I A W Door handles (to consulting room)
KEY RED - HIGHER RISK GREEN - LOW RISK
How often?
With what?
Care of cleaning materials
Person Any special comments responsible
Wipe down between every consulting period
Disposable cloth & detergent
Dispose of cloth after use.
Reception team
Immediately after any infectious case seen and/or if soiled
Computer
Clean keyboards once daily. Detergent damp cloth or disposable wipes Clean screens weekly
Dispose of cloth/wipes after use
Reception team
Consider using washable keyboards or covers
Scales
Full clean once daily.
Disposable cloth & detergent
Dispose of cloth after use
Reception team
Clean immediately after any infectious case weighed or any urine or other contamination
Floor
Wet mop between each consulting period
Mop & bucket
Mop & bucket cleaned after use & stored dry
Reception team/ consulting nurse
Immediately if soiled/contaminated
Dust removal & full clean & scrub once daily
Rotovac
Machine cleaned after each use
Cleaner
Complete floor should be visibly clean including edges & corners
Mats
Weekly – more often if contaminated
Machine wash & tumble dry
Toys
Weekly wash with warm water & neutral detergent (eg washing up liquid). Rinse & dry thoroughly.
Bucket or sink, disposable cloth & detergent
Dispose of cloth after use, Store bucket dry & inverted
Reception team
Discard any damaged toys
Posters & Client education materials
Daily
Disposable cloth
Dispose of cloth after use.
Reception team
Where possible, posters & client education reading material should be laminated.
Wipe down between every consulting period & immediately if contaminated
Ideally only rubber backed mats
Wipe down posters & booklets.
Remove any damaged or soiled magazines
Dispose of damaged leaflets
Hand sanitising for clients
Seats
Clients to be encouraged to sanitise hands after touching other owners pets, and on entry and exit from consulting room
Alcohol gel on reception desk or appropriate point in the waiting room
Daily vacuum or damp dust according to material
Vacuum cleaner or disposable cloth.
At end of consulting period.
Reception team
Wipe outside of bottle with detergent & disposable cloth. Dispose of cloth after use
Neutral detergent water
Dispose of cloth after use.
Cleaner
Report /remove any damaged seating; seating should be impervious
Remove any out of date/damaged items; the frequency of cleaning items is determined by the risk and turnover.
Store bucket / bowl dry.
Pet Stands
Dust & tidy once daily.
Disposable cloth
Dispose of cloth after use
Reception team
Switches sockets
Dust once daily
Disposable cloth
Dispose of cloth after use
Cleaner
Windows
Clean glass weekly.
Disposable cloth & bucket, glass cleaning solution
Dispose of cloth.
Doors
Wipe down once daily
Disposable cloth bucket & detergent
Dispose of cloth after use.
Dust wipe window ledges daily
Store bucket dry.
Store bucket dry.
Cleaner
How often?
With what?
Care of cleaning materials
Person responsible
Any special comments
Air conditioning units
Full clean monthly
Vacuum cleaner. Disposable cloth and appropriate disinfectant (spray bottle or bowl)
Dispose of cloth after use.
Cleaner
Ensure that the units are regularly serviced.
Extractor fans
Dismantled & cleaned internally & externally every 3 months
Disposable cloth
Dispose of cloth after use,
Cleaner
Ensure that the units are regularly serviced.
Blinds / Curtains
Blinds cleaned monthly or sooner if visibly contaminated.
Disposable cloth bucket.
Dispose of cloth.
Cleaner
Check & discard if damaged or not cleanable Curtains not recommended- cleanable blinds better
See laundry policy
Cleaner
Vaccum/Dust daily
Disposable cloth.
Dispose of cloth after use
Wipe down weekly
Extendable equipment
Nursing / Auxillary staff
Curtains washed monthly
Ceiling
Store bucket dry. Or Washing machine
Mop buckets for this area are colour coded Disinfection is appropriate for visibly clean surfaces; visibly soiled surfaces must be washed before disinfection Damaged surfaces or equipment cannot be cleaned, and can harbour debris and bacteria. All surfaces should be checked daily. Damaged surfaces or equipment should be repaired or replaced as soon as possible. Hard to clean surfaces (e.g. pin boards, Velcro, cloth seats etc.) should be avoided in clinical areas.
