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 ]
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