1. Soiled area: This is an area set aside for soiled goods. It
is kept separate from the clean spaces in the room and acts as a
collection point for soiled goods. It should consist of a
stainless steel working plate and a clinical sink (slope
hopper). 2. Hand washbasin: Most important in the soiled utility
room is a well-organised hand washbasin. Cleaned and disinfected
goods must never be touched with unclean hands. The hand
washbasin should be easily accessible and ought to be placed
close to the entrance. It should be equipped with a mixer tap
that is easily operated with an arm or an elbow. Accessories
such as dispensers for liquid soap and disinfectant, disposable
paper towels and waste paper bin must also be available and
accessible for easy use. 3. Flusher disinfector: Soiled
receptacles such as bedpans and their lids, urine bottles and
toilet buckets, are placed into the flusher disinfector. The
flusher disinfector will empty, clean and disinfect the
receptacles, without further labour. After selectin