SRCL disposal contractor has been appointed in accordance with the duty of care and is a registered carrier of waste. Clinical waste is stored in the yellow clinical waste bins and is collected every two weeks by SRCL. Note: Black waste collection containers are for domestic waste for landfill only. • – Yellow waste collection containers are for clinical waste for treatment / sterilisation before • – landfill which is contracted to SRCL. – Sharps bins (with yellow lids) should not be included in the yellow collection container because it is • for incineration. They should be collected from the practice staff. Cleaning of Medical Equipment & Environment Cleaning of Medical Equipment: Medical equipment will be cleaned as per manufacturers’ instructions between patients and at the • end of clinic by the user. Single-use items must be disposed of after each use. • General Environmental Cleaning All rooms and corridors will be cleaned or vacuumed regularly with a cleaning detergent. • Toilets will be cleaned at least daily with a specific toilet cleaning product with a chlorine base • solution. Work tops should be clean before commencing work. • Flooring and walls should be free from holes/cracks and body fluids stains. • The horizontal surfaces of all clinical rooms must be wiped down each day. • High & low dusting should be carried out regularly by the cleaners. • Records of cleaning specifications will be maintained by the Practice Manager. • A checklist is to be completed by the cleaner and record kept for inspection in the cleaning • cupboard. Cleaning and disinfectant policy Treatment Room/Minor Surgery (injections only)
SRCL disposal contractor has been appointed in accordance with the duty of care and is a registered carrier of waste. Clinical waste is stored in the yellow clinical waste bins and is collected every two weeks by SRCL. Note: • Black waste collection containers are for domestic waste – for landfill only. • Yellow waste collection containers are for clinical waste – for treatment / sterilisation before landfill – which is contracted to SRCL. • Sharps bins (with yellow lids) should not be included in the yellow collection container because it is for incineration. They should be collected from the practice staff. Cleaning of Medical Equipment & Environment Cleaning of Medical Equipment: • Medical equipment will be cleaned as per manufacturers’ instructions between patients and at the end of clinic by the user. • Single-use items must be disposed of after each use. General Environmental Cleaning • All rooms and corridors will be cleaned or vacuumed regularly with a cleaning detergent. • Toilets will be cleaned at least daily with a specific toilet cleaning product with a chlorine base solution. • Work tops should be clean before commencing work. • Flooring and walls should be free from holes/cracks and body fluids stains. • The horizontal surfaces of all clinical rooms must be wiped down each day. • High & low dusting should be carried out regularly by the cleaners. • Records of cleaning specifications will be maintained by the Practice Manager. • A checklist is to be completed by the cleaner and record kept for inspection in the cleaning cupboard. Cleaning and disinfectant policy Treatment Room/Minor Surgery (injections only)
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