Healthcare Terminal Cleaning
Complete after patient discharge to prepare room for next patient.
- Industry: Cleaning
- Frequency: After each patient discharge
- Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes
- Role: Environmental Services / Housekeeping
- Total Items: 29
- Compliance: CDC Guidelines, Joint Commission, CMS Requirements
High-Touch Surfaces
Disinfect all high-touch areas.
- Bed rails and controls cleaned?
- Call button and remote cleaned?
- Door handles cleaned?
- Light switches cleaned?
- Overbed table cleaned?
- IV poles and equipment cleaned?
Bathroom
Terminal clean bathroom.
- Toilet thoroughly cleaned and disinfected?
- Sink and faucet cleaned?
- Shower/tub cleaned?
- Grab bars and rails cleaned?
- Floor mopped with disinfectant?
Room Items & Linens
Change linens and check supplies.
- All linens removed and replaced?
- Privacy curtain changed (if policy)?
- Trash and sharps containers emptied?
- Supplies restocked?
Initial Setup & Documentation
Complete initial documentation and preparation
- Inspector / Assessor Name
- Date
- Location / Area
- Inspection Type
- Previous findings reviewed?
Safety & Compliance Verification
Verify all safety requirements are met
- All safety protocols being followed?
- Emergency exits clear and accessible?
- First aid supplies available and stocked?
- All hazards identified and controlled?
- Required PPE being worn correctly?
Operational Standards Check
Verify operational standards and procedures are maintained
- Standard operating procedures being followed?
- All equipment in proper working condition?
- Maintenance schedule current?
- All staff training current and documented?