Gastroenterology Practice Cleaning and Sanitization Protocol

1. General Clinical Areas

Daily Cleaning Requirements

• Clean all surfaces with EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant
• Sanitize high-touch areas every 4 hours:
  • Door handles
  • Light switches
  • Counter tops
  • Patient chairs
  • Computer keyboards
• Maintain cleaning log with time and staff initials

2. Endoscopy Suite Protocol

Pre-Procedure

• Verify room terminal cleaning from previous day
• Check air exchange system functionality
• Prepare clean field for instruments
• Sanitize all equipment surfaces

Between Procedures

• Remove all disposable items
• Clean visible soil with enzymatic cleaner
• Disinfect all surfaces with sporicidal agent
• Allow appropriate contact time
• Prepare room for next procedure

End-of-Day Protocol

• Terminal cleaning of all surfaces
• Deep clean floors with hospital-grade disinfectant
• UV light treatment if available
• Documentation of cleaning completion

3. Scope Reprocessing Area

Required PPE

• Fluid-resistant gowns
• Face shields
• Extended cuff gloves
• Surgical masks

Cleaning Zones

• Maintain strict separation between dirty and clean areas
• Use physical barriers between workstations
• Follow unidirectional workflow

4. Documentation Requirements

Daily Records

• Room cleaning logs
• Equipment sanitization tracking
• ATP testing results
• Temperature/humidity monitoring

5. Quality Assurance

Weekly Checks

• Surface culture testing
• PPE compliance audit
• Chemical concentration verification
• Staff competency assessment