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Reflection question: Effective cleaning and disinfection practices reduce the risk of transmission of infections to health care workers and patients. What can you do at your workplace to support effective cleaning and disinfection?

[Deborah-S]

At my workplace I always follow the proper practices for effective cleaning and disinfecting practices.
In order to support this I make sure that we are stocked with any cleaning or disinfecting products we need. I also think it’s really important when orientating new staff, to make sure they are aware of the proper procedures and the steps to follow if they run into difficulties, including where to get more supplies from.

[Shivam]

Hi Deborah,
You made a great point about keeping the workplace stocked with proper cleaning and disinfecting supplies. I believe that is one of the most crucial steps in reducing the risk of transmission of infections. I also agree that providing proper orientation to the newer staff is equally as important. Many issues come from people simply not knowing the proper procedures or where supplies are kept.

[Deborah]

At my workplace, to ensure effective cleaning and disinfection, I make sure to clean and disinfect any equipment I use between patients, such as blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes, and thermometers. I also follow the proper procedure by cleaning first, then disinfecting, because disinfecting is less effective on dirty surfaces.

Deborah O

[Kiranjit]

I adhere to the right practices and apply certified disinfectants on shared equipment and high-touch surfaces to promote efficient cleaning and disinfection. To avoid cross-contamination, I wash my hands both before and after cleaning duties. In order to guarantee consistent infection control procedures, I also raise awareness among colleagues.

[Deborah-S]

Very good point about washing hands before and after. I feel like I am constantly washing my hands. I just wish we had more gentle hand sanitizer/cleansing soap because my hands are starting to crack and we aren’t supposed to use lotion at work. Any suggestions?

[Shivam]

I recently just started my first ever RPN job and on my new job, I was provided with proper orientation on cleaning and disinfection techniques. I always follow the “clean first, then disinfect” principle. I always make sure to disinfect the shared equipment such as the vitals machine between each patient to prevent cross contamination.In my new RPN role, I make it a routine to disinfect the nurses’ station at the end of each shift, including phones, keyboards, chairs, and counters. This helps reduce contamination in high-traffic areas and ensures the incoming staff start their shift in a clean environment

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