[John-paul]

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?

[Katelyn]

At my workplace, I can support effective cleaning and disinfection by cleaning and disinfecting shared equipment, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeters, and glucometers, between each patient according to hospital policy. I can also ensure that high-touch surfaces are cleaned when needed, perform hand hygiene before and after patient care, and report any concerns if equipment or patient rooms have not been cleaned appropriately. Following IPAC policies consistently and encouraging coworkers to do the same helps reduce the risk of infection transmission and creates a safer environment for both patients and healthcare workers.

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