Speech Therapy Clinic Sanitation Protocol

1. Daily Cleaning Procedures

Treatment Rooms

• Sanitize therapy tables and chairs after each patient
• Wipe down AAC devices and therapy materials with approved disinfectant
• Clean mirrors and surfaces with appropriate cleaning agents
• Dispose of used materials in designated containers

Waiting Area

• Sanitize seating areas twice daily
• Clean door handles and high-touch surfaces every 2 hours
• Maintain hand sanitizer stations
• Disinfect toys and reading materials

2. Therapy Materials Sanitation

Communication Tools

• Sanitize speech therapy cards after each use
• Clean oral-motor therapy tools with medical-grade disinfectant
• Sterilize articulation tools between patients
• Store cleaned materials in sealed containers

Electronic Equipment

• Wipe tablets and devices with approved electronics cleaner
• Clean device cases and stands daily
• Sanitize headphones and microphones between uses

3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Required Items

• Disposable gloves
• Face masks
• Face shields (when appropriate)
• Protective clothing as needed

4. Documentation

Daily Checklist

• Record cleaning times and areas
• Document sanitization of therapy materials
• Log PPE usage and disposal
• Note any supply shortages

5. Special Considerations

Immunocompromised Patients

• Additional sanitization between sessions
• Dedicated therapy materials
• Enhanced air filtration when possible

6. Supply Management

Inventory Requirements

• Medical-grade disinfectants
• EPA-registered sanitizing wipes
• Hand sanitizer (minimum 60% alcohol)
• PPE supplies
• Cleaning documentation forms