Pillows Always ensure that pillows Wipes or Chlorine-releasing are completely enclosed in agent. At the end of each an impermeable plastic cover session and if visibly soiled. with welded seams. Wipes or Chlorine-releasing On examination couches. agent. Clean disinfect pillows Cover pillow with disposable when visibly dirty covers Pulse Oximeter Clean/ disinfect Wipes Between patients and at least weekly. Specula (Vaginal) Single use - discard into appropriate waste stream. Ear syringing equipment 1. Single use tips 1. Dispose after use 2. Clean & disinfect reusable 2. After patient use equipment following manufacturers instructions Tympanic thermometers Disposable tips Change after each patient. Thermometer - daily and when visibly clean/disinfect soiled Toilet seats (raised) Clean/ disinfect Chlorine-releasing agent. Daily and more frequently if D&V/outbreaks. Toys Soft toys and those made of Wipes wood are not recommended. At the end of each clinic or Only plastic toys that are in when visibly dirty. good condition and easy to Those in waiting areas must clean are suitable for the be cleaned at least weekly clinical environment. and when soiled. Clean/disinfect Needle Holders Single-Use discard each procedure. “Vacutainer” – Vomit Bowls / Kidney Dishes Single use only. Discard into macerator or dispose of contents into toilet and then dispose of receptacle in appropriate waste bag. Weighing scales ( Clean/ disinfect Work surfaces Clean/ disinfect Chlorine-releasing or wipes Daily and when visibly dirty . Nebuliser 1. Single Use mask 1. Dispose after use 2. Clean nebuliser box 2. After patient use Peak flow device 1. Clean 1. At the end of session 2. Clean & disinfect 2. After each patient if contaminated Dispose after use Single Use Peak flow mouth pieces
Pillows Always ensure that pillows are completely enclosed in an impermeable plastic cover with welded seams. On examination couches. Cover pillow with disposable covers Wipes or Chlorine-releasing agent. At the end of each session and if visibly soiled. Wipes or Chlorine-releasing agent. Clean disinfect pillows when visibly dirty Pulse Oximeter Clean/ disinfect Wipes Between patients and at least weekly. Specula (Vaginal) Single use - discard into appropriate waste stream. Ear syringing equipment 1. Single use tips 2. Clean & disinfect reusable equipment following manufacturers instructions 1. Dispose after use 2. After patient use Tympanic thermometers Disposable tips Thermometer - clean/disinfect Change after each patient. daily and when visibly soiled Toilet seats (raised) Clean/ disinfect Chlorine-releasing agent. Daily and more frequently if D&V/outbreaks. Toys Soft toys and those made of wood are not recommended. Only plastic toys that are in good condition and easy to clean are suitable for the clinical environment. Clean/disinfect Wipes At the end of each clinic or when visibly dirty. Those in waiting areas must be cleaned at least weekly and when soiled. “Vacutainer” Needle Holders Single-Use – discard each procedure. Vomit Bowls / Kidney Dishes Single use only. Discard into macerator or dispose of contents into toilet and then dispose of receptacle in appropriate waste bag. Weighing scales ( Clean/ disinfect Work surfaces Clean/ disinfect Chlorine-releasing or wipes Daily and when visibly dirty . Nebuliser 1. Single Use mask 2. Clean nebuliser box 1. Dispose after use 2. After patient use Peak flow device Peak flow mouth pieces 1. Clean 2. Clean & disinfect Single Use 1. At the end of session 2. After each patient if contaminated Dispose after use
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