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

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Standard Method and Considerations (+ Hand Hygiene and Required PPE) • Use alcohol-based wipe or disinfectant after routine cleaning if there are known or potential contaminants, rinse and dry • Apply disinfectant using a disposable paper towel or disposable cloth. If non-disposable cloths are used, ensure they are laundered and dried before reusing • Client dedicated/uses their own where possible. manufacturer’s instructions and relevant organisation protocols/local procedures • Wash and launder per the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting for items and allow to dry completely. • All soft toys should be washable with no holes. 69 • A k client t perform hand hygiene befor h dling • Use alcohol-based wipe or disinfectant after routine cleaning if there are known or potential contaminants, rinse and dry • Apply disinfectant using a disposable paper towel or disposable cloth. If non- disposable cloths are used, ensure they are laund red and dried b fore reus ng • Client d dicated/uses their own where possible. • Ask client to perform hand hygiene before handling • C an and store s per the manufacturer’s instructions and relevant organisation protocols/ local procedures • Wash and launder per the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting f r items an allo to dry completely. • All soft toys should be washable with no holes. 69 • Clean and store as per the

Cleaning

Element

Precaution

Frequency*

Continued… Toys - Hard

Standard

Clean after each client

Contact

Clean after each client

Droplet

Clean after each client

Airborne Clean after each client *Always clean items when visibly soiled and after every known or suspected contamination.

Toys – Soft play items and toys (including washable plush toys and floor cushions)

Standard

Clean daily

Contact

Clean after use

Droplet

Clean after use

Airborne 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