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Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilisation Procedures Policy

1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} maintains high standards of cleanliness, infection control, and hygiene in all domiciliary care environments. Effective cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation procedures help prevent the spread of infections, protect service users and staff, and comply with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) regulations and best practice guidelines.

This policy ensures that:

This policy aligns with:

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

This policy covers:

3. Policy Statement

{{org_field_name}} is committed to ensuring that all service users receive care in a clean, safe, and hygienic environment. Our procedures aim to:

4. Managing Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilisation Efficiently

4.1. General Cleaning Protocols

Daily cleaning tasks must be completed to reduce bacterial and viral contamination. Cleaning procedures include:

A cleaning checklist will be maintained for each service user’s home to track cleaning activities.

4.2. Disinfection Procedures for High-Risk Areas

Disinfection involves the use of stronger cleaning agents to eliminate pathogens. Disinfection protocols include:

Only CIW-approved disinfectants will be used, ensuring effectiveness against common viruses and bacteria.

4.3. Sterilisation of Medical and Personal Care Equipment

Sterilisation ensures complete elimination of microorganisms from reusable items. Equipment sterilisation must follow:

4.4. Handling and Disposal of Waste

To prevent infection transmission, waste must be handled and disposed of safely:

All waste disposal procedures comply with COSHH and Public Health Wales guidelines.

4.5. Safe Use of Cleaning Chemicals

To ensure safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals, staff must:

A cleaning materials inventory will be maintained, ensuring only approved products are used.

4.6. Staff Training and Competency in Infection Control

All staff must receive mandatory training in infection prevention and control, including:

Training will be refreshed annually, ensuring ongoing compliance with CIW and Public Health Wales infection control standards.

4.7. Monitoring and Auditing Compliance

To ensure cleaning procedures are consistently followed, {{org_field_name}} will:

Regular infection control audits will be conducted to assess the effectiveness of cleaning and disinfection measures.

5. Related Policies

This policy aligns with:

6. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if required due to:


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