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how should equipment be cleaned and stored in a health and social care environment
through sterilization the equipment should equipment be cleaned and stored in a health and social care environment
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Clean equipment using hospital-grade disinfectants following manufacturer's guidelines. Establish a regular cleaning schedule for frequently used items. Store equipment in designated areas, protected from contamination and damage.
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in a health and social care capacity how should equipment be cleaned and stored
Weegy: In what specific equipment are you referring with ? Thanks User: kitchen equipment hospital equipment etc Weegy: You must be able to do the following: Carry out cleaning: on a routine, scheduled basis, following national and local procedures when the environment is visibly dirty, [ or as required immediately following a spillage of body fluids whenever a patient/client is discharged or transferred from their care environment, to ensure the environment is safe to receive the next patient/client Consider the potential risk of exposure of yourself and others to infectious microorganisms, before and during each activity you undertake Use appropriate personal protective equipment for the activity, and carry out hand hygiene before and after the activity Use cleaning agents recommended by standard infection control precautions, and follow the manufacturers’ instructions for use Ensure your cleaning equipment is clean, fit for purpose, appropriately colour coded, in a good state of repair, and is stored in a clean, dry, designated place Ensure all areas are thoroughly cleaned and free from dust and grime, paying particular attention to all upward-facing surfaces those areas that are frequently touched or used areas that are hard to reach and may be overlooked in routine cleaning sanitary areas Dispose of spent or unused cleaning solutions safely in a designated area Where items (such as chairs, mattresses or furnishings) are split, torn or damaged, report them, and remove them for repair or replacement, as they represent an increased infection risk ] (More)
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