The requirements for cleaning the hospital corridor floor with hand-free mops

In the cleaning of hospital corridor floors, the use of hand-free mops must strictly follow the following requirements to ensure the cleaning effect and reduce the risk of cross-infection:

The use and identification management of mops by area

The hospital corridor is a frequently touched public area. Special marked no-hand mops (such as those marked in blue) should be used to avoid being mixed with areas like wards and restrooms. Mops in different areas should be managed in different colors to prevent cross-contamination.

Standardization of the disinfection process

After each use, the mop should be immediately washed and soaked in a 500mg/L chlorine-containing disinfectant solution for 30 minutes, then rinsed with clean water and dried for later use. If there are body fluids, blood or other contaminants in the corridor, the mop head should be replaced immediately or the entire mop should be replaced, and disinfection treatment should be strengthened.

Cleaning frequency and duration

The corridor floor should be wet-cleaned at least three times a day, and the frequency should be increased during peak hours (such as before and after ward rounds). The cleaning time should avoid the peak activity period of patients and adopt a staggered operation mode to reduce interference.

Tool selection criteria

The mop should have the following characteristics:

Material: The mop cloth is made of microfiber or rubber cotton, which has strong water absorption and is easy to clean, avoiding fiber residue.

Design: The mop head can rotate 360 degrees, making it convenient to clean dead corners such as corners and the bottoms of furniture.

Convenience: The no-hand-wash design reduces contact contamination, and the accompanying storage bucket makes it convenient to replace the mop.

Operating Specifications

Cleaning sequence: Advance from the clean area to the contaminated area to avoid raising dust.

Combining wet mopping with dry mopping: First, wet mopping to remove stains, then dry mopping to keep the floor dry and prevent slipping.

Mop replacement: Replace the mop every 3 wards cleaned or every 60 minutes. Replace it immediately if it gets contaminated.

Personnel protection and training

Cleaning staff need to wear protective equipment such as masks and gloves, and thoroughly clean their hands after operation. Regularly receive infection control training, be familiar with the proportion of disinfectants, the usage norms of mops and the emergency response procedures.

Quality monitoring and recording

Establish a mop cleaning and disinfection record sheet and track the usage situation. The number of colonies on the corridor floor is tested monthly to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.