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1. Disinfection of the patient care unit .

2. INTRODUCTION In a hospital setting, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene is necessary to ensure the well-being of patients and the overall safety of healthcare facilities. The patient’s environment serves as a major reservoir of microorganisms. Cleanliness of the patient environment is an important factor in promoting recovery from illness.

3. Disinfecton Disinfectants substances that are applied to non living objects to destroy microorganisms that are living on the objects. Disinfection does not necessarily kill all microorganisms, especially resistant bacterial spores ; it is less effective than sterilization that kills all types of microorganisms.

4. Why Disinfection in patient care unit is so Important? Disinfection of patient care unit is important as it directly impacts disease control and the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. Cleaning staff, armed with specialized disinfectants, undertake the crucial task of eliminating not only visible contaminants but also invisible pathogens, including bacteria and viruses that may reside on surfaces. This helps to lessen the spread of disease-causing agents, particularly in areas where bodily fluids are frequently encountered. It protects patients, staff, and visitors from potential health risks, ultimately contributing to the overall safety and well-being of all within the healthcare facility.

5. Suggested practices for disinfection of Patient care unit Patient areas should be cleaned regularly especially high touch surfaces (e.g., beds, mattresses, infusion pumps, bed railings, touch screens, keyboards and medical equipment). Cleaning with detergent and water is usually adequate for surfaces and items remote from the patient or in contact with healthy, intact skin (“non-critical” items). Disinfectants should only be used on environmental surfaces where potential risks are identified (e.g., decontamination of potentially infectious spills or of isolation rooms). Terminal cleaning (when patient is discharged from the room or when isolation is discontinued) should be cleaned thoroughly and the surfaces wiped over with the appropriate disinfectant. Education and training of staff undertaking cleaning of patient care unit should be clearly defined in written policies.

6. Touchless Technologies for Enhanced Terminal Room Disinfection UV light emitting robots reduce bioburden of a wide spectrum of organisms, including difficile spores. Hydrogen peroxide vapor emitting robots also result in enhanced terminal room disinfection. All touchless technology is employed for terminal room disinfection following mechanical (hand) cleaning of the environment

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