Imagine a patient just threw up in the hallway and in the vomit there was blood in it Also when throwing up, it got on to the hand railing and a doorknob. When cleaning the mess, they just used a rag to get rid of the fluids but didn’t really take the time to properly clean it. Using the correct methods and chemicals to ensure to remove all bacteria and possible future infections away from it. Proper cleaning in health care is super important and when doing so you’re saving lives.

When cleaning the facilities it is to prevent from any diseases and infection to start occurring. That’s why taking the extra step to clean something and disinfecting it is life-saving. That’s why using the 7 step cleaning process ensure that nothing will happen. Making sure to pull out the trash, to high dust, to damp wipe, to clean the bathroom, to dust and mop the floor, to damp mop, and to inspect the room for any correction and to make sure the room is available to be in use.

Also when cleaning makes sure to dispose of your gloves and properly wash your hands before the bacteria starts spreading. Having cleanliness and good hygiene in a hospital is important so germs won’t spread and won’t endanger and put the patients at a greater risk. By following the rules of the guideline you’re making the place safety by making it clean.