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

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Standard Method and Considerations (+ Hand Hygiene and Required PPE) • Soft furnishings (e.g. floor cushions) that cannot withstand the use of disinfectants should be cleaned with warm water and detergent (to remove any soil or dirt) then steam cleaned • Use steam cleaners that release steam under pressure to ensure appropriate disinfection 71 • Client dedicated/uses their own where possible • If items cannot be cleaned between client use, avoid use with clients who have saliva control problems or with suspected or confirmed infectious clients. • Ask clie t to perform hand hygiene before handling • Soft furnishing (e.g., floor cushions) t at cannot withstand the use of disinfectants should be cleaned with warm water and detergent (to remove any soil or dirt) then steam cleaned • Use steam clean rs that rel a e steam under essure to ensure appropriate disinfection 71 • Client dedicated/uses their own where possible • If items cannot be cleaned between client use, avoid use with clients who have s liva control problems r with suspected or confirmed infectious clie ts.

Cleaning

Element

Precaution

Frequency*

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

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.

Adapted from multiple sources 9,54,68,79-81 Adapted from multiple sources 9,54,68-71,79-81,83-87 Images 88-111 Images 88-111

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