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What happens after a patient is discharged?
As part of our routine cleaning protocol, our environmental services (EVS) team takes the following steps to clean and sanitize a room after a patient is discharged:
Restrict access to room.
Use alcohol foam (sanitizer) on hands and put on gloves.
Trash and linens are bagged.
Gloves are removed, alcohol foam reapplied; new gloves are put on.
Dust surfaces at shoulder height and above.
Disinfect bed — cleaning top to bottom, removing all tape.
Disinfect room — starting at the door, wiping high-touch surfaces and furniture.
Disinfect bathroom, cleaning, and wiping down all areas.
Remove gloves and use alcohol foam. In isolation, or “high risk”, rooms: Remove gloves, then gown, then mask. Wash hands with soap and water.
Gather clean linens, drape over forearm, hold away from body.
Make bed.
Restock supplies.
Dry mop.
Wet mop, ending at the door.
Clean hands and put on new gloves.
Disinfect cleaning equipment.
Remove gloves, wash with soap and water.