Dermatology Practice Cleaning and Sanitization Protocol

1. General Areas

Daily Cleaning Requirements

• Dust all surfaces with EPA-approved disinfectant
• Vacuum all floors and carpeted areas
• Clean and sanitize doorknobs, light switches, and high-touch surfaces
• Empty all waste receptacles
• Clean and disinfect restrooms

Treatment Rooms

Between Patients

• Change exam table paper
• Sanitize treatment chairs/tables with medical-grade disinfectant
• Clean and disinfect all equipment used
• Dispose of single-use items properly
• Sanitize high-touch surfaces

End of Day

• Deep clean all surfaces
• Restock supplies
• Clean and disinfect all equipment
• Check and clean UV therapy units
• Sanitize procedure lights

2. Equipment Sanitization

Surgical Instruments

• Clean immediately after use
• Sterilize using autoclave following manufacturer guidelines
• Document sterilization cycles
• Store in sterile conditions

Diagnostic Equipment

• Clean after each patient contact
• Use manufacturer-approved cleaning solutions
• Pay special attention to:
  • Dermoscopes
  • Wood's lamps
  • Laser equipment
  • Phototherapy units

3. Special Considerations

Biological Waste

• Use appropriate containers for disposal
• Follow local regulations for disposal
• Train staff on proper handling procedures

Documentation

• Maintain cleaning logs
• Record sterilization cycles
• Document any incidents or breaches
• Keep MSDS sheets accessible

4. Staff Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment

• Wear appropriate PPE during cleaning
• Change PPE between tasks as needed
• Properly dispose of used PPE

Training

• Annual infection control training
• OSHA compliance training
• Proper chemical handling training
• Documentation of all training