Purpose
To establish standardized cleaning and sanitization procedures that ensure a safe, hygienic environment for patients and staff while meeting all regulatory requirements.
Scope
Applies to all areas within the medical practice, including examination rooms, waiting areas, restrooms, and staff areas.
Daily Cleaning Schedule
Examination Rooms
- Clean and disinfect examination tables after each patient
- Wipe down all high-touch surfaces with EPA-registered disinfectant
- Empty medical waste containers
- Restock medical supplies and hand hygiene products
- Clean floors with hospital-grade cleaner
Waiting Areas
- Sanitize all seating surfaces twice daily
- Clean door handles and light switches hourly
- Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors
- Wipe down check-in counters every 2 hours
Restrooms
- Clean and disinfect all surfaces three times daily
- Check and restock supplies hourly
- Document cleaning on bathroom checklist
Required Materials
Cleaning Supplies
- EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant
- Disposable cleaning cloths
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Hand sanitizer (70% alcohol minimum)
- Medical-grade cleaning wipes
Documentation
- Cleaning logs for each area
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Infection control manual
Special Considerations
Blood/Body Fluid Spills
- Don appropriate PPE
- Use approved spill kit
- Follow OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards
- Document incident
COVID-19 Protocols
- Enhanced cleaning frequency
- Special attention to high-touch surfaces
- Use products from EPA List N
- Maintain proper ventilation
Quality Assurance
- Weekly supervisor inspections
- Monthly environmental testing
- Quarterly staff training updates
- Annual protocol review