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

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Checklist L: Cleaning

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Does your practice or workplace have an appropriate cleaning and maintenance program, including cleaning schedules? Are there policies, procedures or guidelines in place outlining when to enhance/intensify routine cleaning based on additional precaution levels? Do clients have access to hand hygiene products? Are appropriate and well maintained cleaning equipment and products available? Are your staff aware of PPE requirements during environmental cleaning? Does your practice or workplace require clearly designated clean and contaminated areas? Are your waiting room toys and other materials for clients easily cleaned according to policy, procedure or guideline? Are your floor coverings appropriate for cleaning in their respective environments? Do your treatment chairs have fluid impervious coverings? Are surface barriers readily available and appropriate for all required tasks? Are chemicals stored correctly and out of reach of clients? Have disinfectants that make specific claims have an ARTG registration to confirm that specific claim?

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