in Med 3. Brown staining was present equipment cleanliness check Domestic Supervisor Hygiene on the under surface of three patient using visual observation and Staff Nurses/Midwives. Audits armchairs and organic matter was ensuring compliance with the HCA’s reviewed by noticed under one of these chairs. Light existing tagging system Domestic Staff HSAG dust was observed on the base of a drip Checklists will be signed off Heads of Departments stand and on the undercarriage of two and records maintained. beds. In addition, staining was visible on two electronic thermometer holders. It was observed that patient equipment checklists had not been consistently signed off to indicate that cleaning had been performed. 2 Environmental Hygiene Workstation Cleaning. 2.1 Working Group established Working group-Facilities Dec 2016 Environmental Light dust was present on surfaces inclusive of all stakeholders Manager, IPCT Manager, Hygiene including computer keyboards on the to develop a SOP to outline Consultant Microbiologist, Audits staff workstation in the main Dialysis Domestic Supervisor, CNM2, reviewed by Definitive role and unit. In Med 3 Light dust was visible on HCA, and Ward Receptionist. HSAG. responsibilities the staff workstation and heavy dust To include was present on healthcare record equipment on trolleys. Cleaning of ward workstations Corridor spaces with and medical storage trolleys should be sub sections included in local cleaning specifications. outlining Roles and responsibilities in this regard responsibilities for should be clearly defined. Everyone’s responsibility each discipline. To be included in SOP for Clerical Staff – Public Service On Going ward cleaning schedule Agreement. As per talks with Public service agreement was IMPACT union – all ward clerks discussed with Union are responsible for their own working environment. 3 Renal Dialysis Unit
in Med 3. Brown staining was present on the under surface of three patient armchairs and organic matter was noticed under one of these chairs. Light dust was observed on the base of a drip stand and on the undercarriage of two beds. In addition, staining was visible on two electronic thermometer holders. It was observed that patient equipment checklists had not been consistently signed off to indicate that cleaning had been performed. equipment cleanliness check using visual observation and ensuring compliance with the existing tagging system Checklists will be signed off and records maintained. Domestic Supervisor Staff Nurses/Midwives. HCA’s Domestic Staff Heads of Departments Hygiene Audits reviewed by HSAG 2 Environmental Hygiene 2.1 Workstation Cleaning. Light dust was present on surfaces including computer keyboards on the staff workstation in the main Dialysis unit. In Med 3 Light dust was visible on the staff workstation and heavy dust was present on healthcare record trolleys. Cleaning of ward workstations and medical storage trolleys should be included in local cleaning specifications. Roles and responsibilities in this regard should be clearly defined. Working Group established inclusive of all stakeholders to develop a SOP to outline Definitive role and responsibilities To include equipment on Corridor spaces with sub sections outlining responsibilities for each discipline. To be included in SOP for ward cleaning schedule Public service agreement was discussed with Union Working group-Facilities Manager, IPCT Manager, Consultant Microbiologist, Domestic Supervisor, CNM2, HCA, and Ward Receptionist. Everyone’s responsibility Clerical Staff – Public Service Agreement. As per talks with IMPACT union – all ward clerks are responsible for their own working environment. Dec 2016 On Going Environmental Hygiene Audits reviewed by HSAG. 3 Renal Dialysis Unit
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