Infection prevention and control: Guideline for speech pathologists, Version 1,2020.

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Standard Method and Considerations (+ Hand Hygiene and Required PPE) manufacturer’s instructions and relevant organisation protocols/local procedures • Store in an airtight container • Client dedicated where possible. • Ask clie t to perform hand hygiene before handling • C an and store s per the manufacturer’s instructions and relevant organisation protocols/local procedures • Store in an airtight container • Client dedicated where possible. • Ask client to perform hand hygiene before handling • Clean and store as per the manufacturer’s instructions and relevant organisation protocols/local procedures • Clean with fresh detergent and warm water (in a dry container) – immerse cloth, wring it out, clean area with vigorous rubbing action, followed by rinsing and drying • Use disposable microfibre cleaning cloths or, wash or change micro-fibre cloths daily and avoid reusing cloths across multiple surfaces • Clean and store as per the • Clean and store as per the manufacturer’s instructions and relevant organisation protocols/local procedures • Clean with fresh detergent and warm water (in a dry container) – immerse cloth, wring it out, clean area with vigorous rubbing action, followed by rinsing and drying • Use disposable microfibre cleaning cloths or, wash or change micro-fibre cloths daily and avoid reusing cloths across multiple surfaces • Use alcohol-based wipe or disinfectant after routine cleaning if there are known or potential contaminants • Use alcohol-based wipe or di i f t t fter routine cleani g if th re are known or t i l conta inants

Cleaning

Element

Precaution

Frequency*

Playdough (and similar substances)

Standard Contact Droplet Airborne

New batch weekly New batch daily

Dispose of batch after use

Dispose of batch after use *Always clean items when visibly soiled and after every known or suspected contamination.

Play gyms

Standard Contact Droplet Airborne

Clean daily Clean daily

Clean daily (minimum)

Clean daily (minimum) *Always clean items when visibly soiled and after every known or suspected contamination.

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Infection Prevention and Control - Guideline for Speech Pathologists | Version 1, 2020