Transcription of The NHS Cleaning Manual
1 The NHS Cleaning Manual CONTENTS Welcome Foreword 1. Introduction Developments since original publication of the Cleaning Manual The NHS Cleaning Manual : linkages with existing guidance The National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS Revised Guidance for Contracting on Cleaning Establishing best practice How to use this Manual Review of Cleaning responsibilities Review of existing practice against best practice Review of existing policies Applicability of the Manual and definition of terms 2.
2 Infection Control Introduction Model infection control guidance for staff with Cleaning responsibilities Overview Classification of infection risk and work schedules Colour-coding Protective gloves Disposable, colour-coded plastic aprons Accidental exposure to blood or bloody substances Spillages of bodily substances Waste disposal Hand washing and hand hygiene Uniforms and jewellery 3. Health and Safety Introduction Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Risk assessment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Model guidance on Health and Safety for staff with Cleaning duties 2 The NHS Cleaning Manual 4.
3 Training Introduction Mandatory training elements Training records Example training record 5. Definition of Cleaning responsibilities Introduction Three service groups with Cleaning responsibilities General principles Determining Cleaning responsibilities Cleaning responsibility definition group Model group membership Model terms of reference Further guidance on determining Cleaning responsibilities Standard division of Cleaning duties between Cleaning service and nursing or departmental staff Dealing with identified shortfalls in resource Model Cleaning responsibilities framework Model
4 Cleaning responsibilities framework 6. Work Planning Introduction Basic principles Clarity of work schedules Resource 3 The NHS Cleaning Manual Management of the Cleaning service Management structure Managers Supervisors Budgetary responsibility Writing and implementing work schedules Work schedules for Cleaning staff Example work schedules Cleaning schedules for nursing or departmental staff Periodic work scheduling including model work schedule Contingency planning Resource Identifying requirement for
5 Additional staff input Managing the requirement for additional staff input 7. Technical method statements Method statements tasks performed by Cleaning staff Floor Cleaning a. Dust-controlling b. Damp-mopping (single bucket, single solution) using conventional Cleaning product c. Damp-mopping (single bucket, single solution) using chlorine-based disinfectant Cleaning product d. Damp-mopping (double bucket, double solution) using conventional Cleaning product e. Damp-mopping (double bucket, double solution) using chlorine-based disinfectant Cleaning product f.
6 Spot-mopping using conventional Cleaning product g. Spot-mopping using chlorine-based disinfectant Cleaning product h. Flat-mopping using conventional Cleaning product i. Flat- mopping using chlorine-based disinfectant Cleaning product j. Spray Cleaning using high-speed rotary machine k. Ultra high-speed buffing and burnishing l. Floor scrubbing using standard speed rotary machine m. Floor scrubbing using an automatic scrubber-dryer n. Floor stripping o. Applying floor polishes and sealants p. Stain removal q. Chewing gum removal r.
7 Suction Cleaning s. Water extraction t. Carpet extraction 4 The NHS Cleaning Manual General Cleaning a. Damp-dusting horizontal and vertical surfaces b. Damp-dusting bedside and overhead lamps c. Damp-dusting chair and settee d. Damp-dusting radiator e. Damp-dusting beds f. Glass internal glass and mirrors g. Glass external glass h. Dusting high-dusting i. Furniture polishing j. Walls spot Cleaning Cleaning with microfibre cloths Ward pantry Cleaning a. Ice-making machine b. Washing up c. Mechanical waste disposal unit d.
8 Microwave e. Oven Cleaning f. Refrigerator g. Kitchen sink h. Regeneration unit routine daily clean Washroom Cleaning a. Bath b. Hand wash basin c. Replenishing consumables soap dispenser d. Replenishing consumables alcohol hand-rub e. Replenishing consumables paper towels f. Replenishing consumables toilet roll and toilet tissue g. Shower cubicle h. Limescale removal detachable shower heads and metal hoses i. Limescale removal taps, fittings and tiles j. Limescale removal floors Sanitary Cleaning a. Bidet b.
9 Toilet c. Sluice d. Urinal Cleaning with pressurised steam a. Cleaning with pressurised steam routine Cleaning b. Cleaning with pressurised steam deep clean of equipment Specialised Cleaning tasks a. Barrier-nursed rooms using a chlorine-based disinfectant Cleaning product b. Terminal cleans of vacated rooms using a chlorine-based disinfectant Cleaning product c. Spillages of bodily fluids d. Pharmacy and other clean rooms e. Curtain changing 5 The NHS Cleaning Manual Method statements tasks performed by nursing or departmental staff a.
10 Audiometer headphones b. Baby changing mat c. Bath hoist d. Carrier for disposable bedpans e. Bedpan storage rack f. Blood pressure testing equipment g. Wash bowl h. Breast pump single patient use i. Baby scales j. Commode k. Drip stand l. Examination couch m. Plastic flower vase n. Infant incubator o. Mattress p. Pillow q. Toys and play equipment r. Trolleys s. Mechanical ventilators routine damp-dusting of exterior t. Walking aids u. Wheelchairs v. Weighing scales w. Bedside entertainment system Ambulance procedures Introduction Cleaning method statements Deep Cleaning initiatives Deep Clean Initiative 2008 Deep Cleaning , not new Cleaning Elements of a deep clean initiative 8.
