#EVS: How do you provide quality assurance for patient room cleaning? We’re reviewing pros&cons of #BlacklightMarkers and #ATP 👇 – Thoughts?... #ATPTesting Pros: 👍Quantitative results in 15 seconds 👍Detects organic residues, not just visible dirt 👍Data can be tracked electronically over time 👍Objective pass/fail results Cons: 👎More expensive to start and per test 👎Requires special equipment & training 👎Different systems have varying benchmarks #BlacklightMarkers Pros: 👍Low cost per use 👍Easy visual check 👍Good, effective training tool Cons: 👎Requires two room visits 👎Subjective interpretation 👎Only shows if marked spots were cleaned 👎Can potentially be gamed by staff Cleaning is the essential first step before using disinfectant. So many issues can be solved with perfecting your “Back to Basics” techniques. Which do you think provides better assurance of a truly clean room? Let us know in the comments! #InfectionPrevention #HospitalCleaning - The AHE Conference Coffee & Toilet People 😉
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FIVE main things to consider when taking a Biohazard enquiry... 👇 🧹 What type of clean is it? 💨 Speed 🥽 Safety 🙌 Confidence ☣️ Services involved Are you 100% sure on what you're doing when it comes to Biohazard cleaning - there is NO room for error. We're here to ensure that you are absolutely confident in what you do, before you even start. Need clarity, a chat, let's jump on a call. Drop a comment or get in touch 🤙 #BiohazardCleaningTraining #SpecialistCleaningSkills #HazmatCertification #BiohazardCleanup #SafetyFirst #CleaningIndustry #CertifiedCleaners #InfectionControlTraining #HealthAndSafety #CleaningProfessionals
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