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

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Standard Method and Considerations (+ Hand Hygiene and Required PPE)

Cleaning

Element

Precaution

Frequency*

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• Apply disinfectant using a disposable paper towel or

Standard Contact Droplet Airborne

Clean daily Clean daily

disposable cloth. If non-disposable cloths are used, ensure they are laundered and dried before reusing • If observed contamination or known/suspected contamination, clean and disinfect surfaces immediately before another client. 71 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 • 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 arm water (in a dry container) – immerse cloth, wring it out, clean area with vigorous rubbing action, followed by rinsing and drying • Use dispos ble microfibre cleaning cloths or, wash or chang 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 • Clean and store as per the

Clean daily (minimum)

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

Stationery (e.g. pen for therapy task)

Standard Contact Droplet Airborne

Clean daily

Clean after use Clean after use

Clean after use *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