Use these cleaning and disinfecting resources to prevent the spread of germs.

 

Cleaning and Disinfecting Video Series

This three-part video series covers cleaning, disinfecting and personal protective equipment (PPE). These videos are ideal for sharing in social media.

Cleaning & Disinfecting: Why Cleaning is Essential

In the pediatric clinic, the act of cleaning is a vital shield, protecting the health of patients, families and staff.

Cleaning & Disinfecting: The Key Differences

You play an important role in preventing the spread of diseases. Find out the difference between cleaning and disinfecting.

Cleaning & Disinfecting: Proper PPE to Keep You Safe

Don’t forget to prioritize your own well-being while cleaning and disinfecting. Learn more about what types of personal protective equipment (PPE) you should wear.

 

Cleaning and Disinfecting Checklist

Adapt and use this Project Firstline Cleaning and Disinfecting Checklist for your practice. This checklist contains information on steps a pediatric practice can take to prevent infection transmission.

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Project Firstline Cleaning and Disinfecting Checklist

Daily Cleaning Procedures

 Area

 Frequency

 Process

Toys

After each use and at least daily or when a toy or equipment becomes soiled with dirt or bodily fluid, including saliva

Clean and disinfect

Exam rooms

After each event/case

Twice per day and as needed

Clean and disinfect:

  • high-touch and low-touch surfaces and floors

Waiting/Admission

Daily and as needed

Clean and disinfect:

  • high-touch and low-touch surfaces and floors

 Medication preparation area

Between uses

Clean and disinfect:

  • countertops
  • portable carts used to transport or prepare medications

Minor operative procedures rooms

Before and after every procedure

Clean and disinfect:

  • any surface visibly soiled with blood or bodily fluids
  • high-touch surfaces in the patient zone
    floors in the patient zone

 

End of Day Cleaning Procedures

 Area

 Process

Toys

Clean and disinfect

 Exam rooms

Clean and disinfect entire floor and low touch surfaces

 Waiting/Admission

Clean and disinfect:

  • high-touch and low-touch surfaces and floors

 Medication preparation area

Clean and disinfect:

  • countertops
  • portable carts used to transport or prepare medications

Minor operative procedures rooms

Clean and disinfect:

  • other high-touch surfaces and low-touch surfaces
  • handwashing sinks
  • scrub/sluice areas
  • the entire floor
 
Cleaning Procedure Summaries for Spills of Blood or Body Fluids

 Process

1. Wear appropriate PPE

2. Confine the spill and wipe it up immediately with absorbent(paper) towels, cloths, or absorbent granules (if available) that a respread over the spill to solidify the blood or body fluid (all should then be disposed as infectious waste).

3. Clean (neutral detergent and water)

4. Disinfect using a facility-approved intermediate-level disinfectant.

5. Immediately clean/disinfect all reusable supplies and equipment (e.g., cleaning cloths, mops) after the spill is cleaned up.

 

Last Updated

10/13/2023

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics