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Ideas Work
That
W
ith so many surfaces to clean in a surgical facility, it's easy
to miss some spots, overlook some areas and let the mess-
es pile up. Here's a list.
• Inappropriate disinfecting agents. As much as we love the smell
of our favorite at-home cleaning supply, you can't use Mr. Clean
Antibacterial Cleaner with Summer Citrus in your center. Check your
surface-cleaning agent to ensure it's appropriate for use in a surgical
facility. If it needs to be diluted, have a measuring cup available for
proper dilution ratios per manufacturer's guidelines.
Did You Forget to Clean That?
• MISSED A SPOT It's easy to forget to clean things below knee level, such as equipment bases.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN,
CNOR
