Equipment Equipment Cleaning and Decontamination Decontamination is a

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Equipment

Equipment

Equipment Cleaning and Decontamination • Decontamination is a process which removes or destroys microbial

Equipment Cleaning and Decontamination • Decontamination is a process which removes or destroys microbial contamination from medical equipment and the environment. • Differing levels of decontamination are used depending on the device and the procedure involved. • The levels of decontamination are: – Cleaning – removes contamination but does not kill micro-organisms – Disinfection – kills many but not all microorganisms – Sterilization – kills nearly all microorganisms

Risk Assessment • Who is the equipment for • Are they vulnerable • Is

Risk Assessment • Who is the equipment for • Are they vulnerable • Is the equipment used for several/many people? • What is the equipment used for • Is it intact and can it be cleaned easily • How does the service user interact with the equipment? • Which part of the service user will it touch

Cleaning • • • Are there cleaning schedules for equipment? Who is responsible for

Cleaning • • • Are there cleaning schedules for equipment? Who is responsible for cleaning each item? When should it be cleaned and how often? How and where are records kept? Can it be cleaned? Do you have the cleaning products and equipment you need to clean the items adequately/appropriately?

Equipment Maintenance

Equipment Maintenance

CQC reports Wheelchairs used by residents were dirty and soiled especially under cushions Moving

CQC reports Wheelchairs used by residents were dirty and soiled especially under cushions Moving and Handling equipment: • There was one full sling and one toileting sling for use between three people. • This posed a risk of cross contamination and availability issues when they were in the laundry.

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