The disinfection process of using hand-free mops to clean the floors of hospital wards

When using hand-free mops to clean the floors of hospital wards, strict disinfection procedures must be followed to ensure environmental hygiene and patient safety. The following are the specific disinfection procedures and key points:

Personnel protection: Cleaning staff should wear personal protective equipment properly, including gloves, masks, goggles, etc., to prevent contact with pathogens during the cleaning process.

Tool preparation: Prepare cleaning tools such as hand mops, cleaning agents, disinfectants, etc., to ensure that the tools are clean and in good condition. Mops should be chosen in a style that is durable, easy to clean and compatible with the disinfection process.

Area division: Divide the wards into different cleaning areas, clearly define the person responsible for cleaning each area, and avoid cross-contamination.

Dry cleaning: Use a broom or vacuum cleaner to remove dust and debris from the floor and surfaces, reducing the risk of dust and pathogen spread during subsequent cleaning.

Wet cleaning: Use a no-hand mop and a diluted detergent solution to mop the floor to ensure it is clean. The mop should be kept moist but not drip too much water to avoid water accumulation on the ground.

Key area cleaning: Focus on cleaning key areas within the ward, such as the bedside and the bathroom door, to ensure there are no blind spots.

Disinfectant selection: Choose appropriate disinfectants based on hospital regulations and floor materials, such as chlorine-containing disinfectants (the effective chlorine concentration is adjusted according to the risk level. General wards can use 250mg/L - 500mg/L, and higher concentrations are required in high-risk infection areas). Ensure the effectiveness and safety of the disinfectant.

Disinfectant dilution and usage: Dilute the disinfectant as per the instructions on the disinfectant label and use the diluted disinfectant to mop the floor. Make sure the disinfectant covers the ground evenly and acts for a certain period of time (usually 30 minutes) to achieve the disinfection effect.

Disinfection treatment of hand-free mops:

Clean the mop: Before using disinfectant to mop the floor, first clean the hand-free mop thoroughly to remove dirt and debris from it.

Soaking disinfection: Put the thoroughly cleaned mop into the solution containing disinfectant for soaking. The soaking time should be determined according to the requirements of the disinfectant, generally no less than 30 minutes. During the soaking process, you can squeeze the mop appropriately to ensure that the disinfectant penetrates fully.

Rinse and dry: After soaking and disinfection, rinse the mop thoroughly with clean water to remove any remaining disinfectant. Then hang the mop to dry to prevent bacteria from breeding in a damp environment.

Ventilation and air exchange: After disinfection is completed, keep the ward well-ventilated for at least 30 minutes to ensure the evaporation of disinfectants and reduce the risk of residue.

Tool storage: Store the cleaned and disinfected tools in the designated cleaning tool storage area, avoiding mixing them with other items to prevent cross-contamination.

Record filling: Fill in the cleaning and disinfection record form, recording information such as working hours, personnel, cleaning agents and disinfectants used, etc., for traceability and inspection.

Regular assessment: Regularly evaluate the cleaning and disinfection work, analyze existing problems, and propose improvement measures. For example, check the disinfection effect of the floor, the cleaning and disinfection of the mop, etc.

Training and Improvement: Based on the assessment results, regular training should be provided to the cleaning staff to enhance their professional skills and disinfection awareness. The training content includes the correct use of disinfectants, the maintenance of cleaning tools, etc.