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2 | To adapt these guidelines for your own use, click "File" → "Make a copy" to save your own editable version. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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4 | Birth Center Cleaning Procedures March 2020 Edited by Lizz Fay | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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6 | COVID-19 Self-Screening | |||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Have you had a fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, runny nose, diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain in the last 7 days? | If these symptoms started in the last 7 days or if it has been less than 72 hours since you have been symptom-free, please do not enter the facility. Please call a back-up or the office manager. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | In the last 14 days, have you had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus? | If yes, we ask you to refrain from entering the facility. Please call a back-up or the office manager. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | If you are feeling healthy and well, please do your part to protect our facility by washing your hands for at least 20 seconds upon entry, before putting on gloves, after removing gloves, after coughing or sneezing, after using the restroom, and after touching your face. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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11 | Cleaners and Disinfectants | |||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Cleaners Cleaners physically remove microbes, dirt, and debris from surfaces; they do not necessarily kill microbes. Surfaces MUST be cleaned before they can be effectively disinfected | |||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Example Products | Use | Directions | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner | Surface cleanser Toilet Mop solution | Dilute according to package instructions | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Lysol Brand Clean & Fresh Multi-surface Cleaner | Surface cleanser Toilet Mop solution | Dilute according to package instructions | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaner | Surface cleanser Toilet Mop solution | Dilute according to package instructions | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Bon Ami | Abrasive cleanser | Sprinkle powder to make a paste, scrub gently, and rinse | |||||||||||||||||||||
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19 | EPA-Approved Disinfectants against SARS-CoV-19 Disinfection kills microbes on a surface through a chemical process. Do not rinse after disinfecting Use only one disinfectant at a time. Never mix products with bleach and ammonia | |||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Example Products | Use | Directions | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | To view a searchable list of EPA-approved against SARS-CoV-19, click here | "Contact time" is the time a surface must stay visibly wet for effective disinfection | ||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Lysol Disinfecting Wipes | Disinfectant | Contact time: 2 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Clorox Disinfecting Wipes | Disinfectant | Contact time: 4 minutes | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Clorox Multisurface Cleaner + Bleach | Disinfectant | Contact time: 1 minute Do not dilute | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | CaviWipes | Disinfectant | Contact time: 3 mintes | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Cavicide Spray | Disinfectant | Contact time: 2 minutes Do not dilute | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 10% bleach solution | Disinfectant | Contact time: 5-10 minutes, depending on brand MUST mix fresh for each cleaning: 4 tsp bleach per quart of water in a spray bottle | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Lysol Brand Clean & Fresh Multi-surface Cleaner | Disinfectant | Contact time: 3 minutes Dilute according to package instructions | |||||||||||||||||||||
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30 | Equipment | |||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Sweeping | “Swiffer” sweeper (or similar) with reusable clothes OR broom | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Mopping | Bucket for mopping solution | ||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Sponge mop or resuable-cloth mop for damp mopping floor | |||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Carpet | Vacuum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Tub | Sponge Mop | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Misc | Clean fabric/microfiber towels Paper towels | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Personal protective equipment | Disposable gloves Goggles, only if there is risk of splash | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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39 | First Steps Wearing gloves at all times | |||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Before you start | - Turn on all fans - Turn on all lights. - Prepare cleaning equipment & bring to birth room | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Laundry | Collect any laundry left in birth room and bathrooms. To contain microbes, do NOT shake dirty laundry or forcefully push into laundry bag. Carry to laundry room in closed bag. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Run laundry load if not already running. See separate LAUNDRY instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Wash laundry on the warmest appropriate water settings and dry completely. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Put new trash bag as laundry hamper liner. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Trash | Remove trash from birth suites, bathroom, and waiting room. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Inspect | Inspect room. Report any issues to office manager. Collect "Lost & Found" items. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Dust | As needed, dust all surfaces with a damp cloth (tables, wall lights, window sills, baseboards, etc) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Spot clean | Using cleaner, spot clean visible grime from surfaces like walls, light switch areas, table tops. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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50 | Room Disinfection Wearing gloves at all times | |||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | For all of the following: 1) Wipe with clean cloth moistened with cleanser 2) Wipe with cloth dampened with disinfectant spray or with disinfectant wipes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Entry Points | - Doorknobs - Light switches | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Surfaces | - Trash bin - Sharps container - Tables, counters, sinks - Cabinet handles - Cabinet fronts - Drawer handles - Telephone | ||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Furniture | - Hard chairs - Bed frame - Headboard - Closets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Mattress Cover | Any blood must be cleansed FIRST before using disinfectant. Use spray disinfectant on mattress cover and plastic-covered pillows. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Equipment | Wipe thoroughly with disinfectant wipes - Blood pressure cuff - Stethoscope - Oxygen tank cart handle | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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58 | Bathrooms Wearing gloves at all times | |||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Surfaces must be CLEANSED first before wiping down with disinfectant. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Preliminary toilet prep | Squirt spray cleanser under toilet rim and allow to sit Spray cleanser on top and under side of toilet seat | ||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Preliminary bathtub prep | Lift drain cover and check for and remove any debris or blood clots | ||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Rinse tub with water | |||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Sprinkle abrasive cleanser around walls of tub | |||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Use drain brush with abrasive cleanser on it to scrub into drain | |||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Plug drain and fill tub just so that bottom of tub is covered with hot water | |||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | With tub sponge mop, scrub walls and floor of tub with abrasive cleanser | |||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Drain tub and rinse well. Wipe to remove any abrasive cleanser residue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Clean and disinfect tub fixtures | |||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Finish bathroom and toilet area | With microfiber cloth dampened with disinfectant solution or disinfectant wipes, wipe down: - Grab bars - Light and fan switch - Toilet handle | ||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Clean: Scrub toilet bowl with toilet brush. Look under rim and make CERTAIN there is no blood. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Clean entire exterior of toilet and seat with cleanser and wipe with clean cloth | |||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Spray seat and toilet tank and base with disinfectant spray or wipe with disinfectant wipes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Wipe down wall area behind and beside toilet using cloth dampened with cleanser | |||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Sink | Wipe sink and counter with cleanser and a clean cloth | ||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Spray interior of sink with disinfectant spray or disinfectant wipes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Wipe sink fixtures with with cloth damped with cleanser. Follow with disinfecting spray or disinfectant wipes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Tub Walls | Clean tub deck, exterior walls, and surrounding tiles with cleaning solution. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Check grout carefully for traces of blood and repeat cleaning process if necessary | |||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Tub Finishing Steps | Rinse tub again if any powdery residue is detected from abrasive cleanser and wipe dry | ||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Disinfect: Spray interior of tub or handheld showerhead with disinfectant spray and allow to dry. Do not rinse. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Shower Room | Clean shower as needed using cleaning solution | ||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Disinfect with disinfectant solution | |||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Remove gloves | Wash hands for at least 20 seconds | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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85 | Floors | |||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Birth suite floors | Sweep first: Use reusable rag or Swiffer cloth on the Swiffer "broom" Be sure to get all the way under all furniture and bed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Damp mop: Use reusable towel/rag on Swiffer mop or use a sponge mop. Use diluted cleaner for mop solution. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Mop carefully, reaching into corners, under bed, under furniture, and around toilet (you may have to do toilet area by hand). Mop should be damp, not sopping. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | Carpets | Vacuum up obvious debris | ||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | Spot treat any carpet stains with carpet stain remover | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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92 | Family Waiting Room & Kitchen | |||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | Empty refrigerator | Check for any left food and discard | ||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Trash and recycling | Empty trash and recycling bins appropriately | ||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Surfaces | Clean tables and counters with cleanser, followed by disinfectant | ||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | High-touch areas | Clean high-touch areas like light switches, door handles, cabinet handles, and sink knobs with cleanser, followed by disinfectant | ||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Kitchen | Wash any dirty dishes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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99 | Finishing Up | |||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Remove Gloves | Remove disposable gloves and wash hands |