Hygiene in medical surgeries and healthcare facilities: mistakes to avoid and recommended single-use devices
Maintaining a high standard of hygiene in medical surgeries and healthcare facilities is crucial in ensuring the safety of patients and operators.
Yet mistakes that undermine the effectiveness of cleaning procedures are all too common.
We will analyse the most common mistakes and propose certain single-use devices, recommended for the purpose of improving hygiene.
Hygiene in medical surgeries and healthcare facilities: mistakes to avoid and recommended single-use devices
Thorough and regular cleaning operations: a must for safety
An effective cleaning service requires the use of adequate detergents, selected according to the type of surfaces requiring treatment.
Each material has specific requirements and overlooking them may undermine the effectiveness of cleaning operations.
Cleaning professionals pay particular attention to all those surfaces on which dirt and contaminants tend to build up, such as handles, computer keyboards, armchairs and even hidden corners behind furniture.
This methodical approach ensures the constant and systematic removal of germs and bacteria, contributing towards significantly reducing the risk of infection.
Lastly, it is also crucial that sanitisation equipment is single-use, or alternatively, thoroughly disinfected with solutions containing chlorine before reuse.
This action avoids cross-contamination and preserves the effectiveness of cleaning operations.
Some mistakes to avoid in healthcare facility hygiene
- Failure to ventilate interiors: keeping windows closed prevents air exchange, facilitating the proliferation of pathogens.
It is crucial that interiors are regularly aired, to ensure adequate ventilation.
For example: ventilating for a quarter of an hour between one patient and the next reduces the risk of transmission of infective agents and improves the perception of interior hygiene. - Use of inadequate cleaning materials: The use of unsuitable equipment can reduce the effectiveness of cleaning and damage surfaces.
Choosing specific products for healthcare requirements is essential.
For example the use of excessively harsh detergents can damage surfaces, whereas products that are too delicate may not guarantee adequate cleanliness.
It is important to select appropriate detergents for surfaces requiring treatment and use slightly damp microfibre cloths for electronic devices. - Relying on unqualified personnel: personnel without adequate training may not correctly follow cleaning procedures, thus increasing the risk of contamination.
Investing in staff training is crucial for maintaining hygiene standards.
Professional personnel knows how to treat all surfaces, including those that are often overlooked and which are subject to dust build-up and cobwebs.
Areas that are usually overlooked by untrained personnel are also cleaned thoroughly.
The adoption of these measures and attention to personnel training contribute towards maintaining a safe and salubrious environment for everyone.
Single-use products recommending for improving hygiene
As previously mentioned, single-use equipment is suitable for the cleaning of healthcare interiors.
Dispotech satisfies this type of requirement with certain products used to maintain a clean environment:
Single-use medical bedsheets composed of absorbent cellulose coupled with polyethylene, making them waterproof and resistant.
Available in different sizes and colours, ideal for protecting beds during medical examinations.
Multilayer decontaminating mats with bacteriostatic and bactericidal agent, crucial for aseptic medical areas.
Each mat consists of thirty numbered sheets and is fitted with an adhesive for fixing to the floor, reducing the emission of dust and particulates in sterile environments.
Single-use medical gloves that are thin and elastic, providing a high level of comfort and protection.
Specifically for the medical and dental sector, help prevent contamination between patients and operators.
Single-use surgical masks with three layers of non-woven fabric, comfortable elastic bands and moldable nose bridge.
With a high filtering power (99% B.F.E.) and hypoallergenic, suitable for healthcare professionals and patients.