The heat source in the Best Practice minor surgery room e.g. the radiator (and pipework) is contained in a smooth-surfaced washable box The work surfaces in the Best Practice minor surgery room are smooth, impervious and able to withstand chemical disinfectants There is no open shelving Best Practice in the minor surgery room. The treatment couch is Expert Guidance intact with a washable, impervious surface. The couch is protected Best Practice with disposable paper towel changed between service users. There is a cleaning Best Practice schedule for privacy curtains Clinical hand wash basins Expert Guidance conform to current recommended guidance (HTM 64): - Elbow, foot or infra red operated taps - No swan-neck fittings on taps - Thermostatically controlled hot water - Free from sink plugs and overflow - Water faucet extends over the drainage outlet The minor surgery room Best Practice has a wall mounted dispenser containing disposable paper hand towels and a liquid soap dispenser.
The heat source in the minor surgery room e.g. the radiator (and pipework) is contained in a smooth-surfaced washable box Best Practice The work surfaces in the minor surgery room are smooth, impervious and able to withstand chemical disinfectants Best Practice There is no open shelving in the minor surgery room. Best Practice The treatment couch is intact with a washable, impervious surface. Expert Guidance The couch is protected with disposable paper towel changed between service users. Best Practice There is a cleaning schedule for privacy curtains Best Practice Clinical hand wash basins conform to current recommended guidance (HTM 64): - Elbow, foot or infra red operated taps - No swan-neck fittings on taps - Thermostatically controlled hot water - Free from sink plugs and overflow - Water faucet extends over the drainage outlet Expert Guidance The minor surgery room has a wall mounted dispenser containing disposable paper hand towels and a liquid soap dispenser. Best Practice
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