Isolation Room Cleaning & Decontamination Checklist

Ensure patient and staff safety with our comprehensive Isolation Room Cleaning & Decontamination Checklist. A vital Facility Management tool for hospitals and healthcare settings, this checklist guarantees meticulous cleaning and disinfection protocols, minimizing infection risk and maintaining a secure environment. Download now for peace of mind and regulatory compliance.

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Pre-Cleaning Assessment & Preparation

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Verifies room status, patient clearance, and gathers necessary supplies.

Date of Cleaning/Decontamination

Start Time of Cleaning/Decontamination

Patient Status (Prior to Cleaning)

Reason for Cleaning/Decontamination (e.g., Routine, Discharge, Known Exposure)

Isolation Type (e.g., Airborne, Contact, Droplet, PUI)

Notes on Patient Condition or Potential Hazards

Room Number

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Patient Isolation Order)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Ensures appropriate PPE is donned correctly.

Gown Type

PPE Donned (Check all that apply)

Respirator Fit Check Performed?

Time of PPE Donning

Notes regarding PPE condition/fit (if any)

Initial Room Assessment & Waste Removal

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Identifies potential hazards and removes all waste materials.

Date of Isolation Room Use End

Time of Isolation Room Use End

Patient Status (e.g., Discharged, Deceased)

Reason for Room Decontamination (Brief description)

Observed Hazards (Check all that apply)

Description of Observed Hazards (if any)

Quantity of Infectious Waste Bags

Waste Types Removed (Check all that apply)

Surface Cleaning - Low Touch Areas

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Cleaning of areas less likely to be directly touched by patients or healthcare staff.

Ceiling Cleanliness (Visual Inspection)

Window Frame Cleanliness (Visual Inspection)

Baseboard Cleanliness (Visual Inspection)

Notes on Low-Touch Area Cleaning (e.g., unusual stains, damage)

Door Frame Cleanliness (excluding handle)

Surface Cleaning - High Touch Areas

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Cleaning of areas frequently touched by patients or healthcare staff.

Door Handles (Interior & Exterior)

Light Switches

Call Buttons/Nurse Call System

Bedside Table/Surface

IV Pole

Overbed Table

Number of IV pump handles cleaned

Decontamination Procedures

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Application of appropriate decontaminating agents and processes.

Disinfectant Type Used

If 'Other' Disinfectant Selected, Specify

Disinfectant Contact Time (Minutes)

Areas Decontaminated (Detailed)

Decontamination Method

Photo Documentation (Optional)

Decontamination Start Time

Decontamination End Time

Equipment Cleaning & Disinfection

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Cleaning and disinfection of equipment within the isolation room.

Type of Equipment Being Cleaned:

Specify Monitoring Equipment (If selected above):

Cleaning Agent Used:

Specify Disinfectant (If 'Other' selected above):

Contact Time (in minutes):

Photo Documentation (Optional):

Equipment Surfaces Cleaned:

Cleaner Signature

Time of Cleaning

Post-Cleaning Verification & Residual Disinfectant Removal

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Ensuring surfaces are dry and safe, and removing residual disinfectant.

Room Airflow Verification (if applicable)

Visual Inspection - Dampness

Residual Disinfectant Odor

Ventilation Time (minutes)

Surface Dryness Verification

Notes/Comments (e.g., any issues encountered or corrective actions taken)

Verification Date

Verification Time

Verifying Personnel Signature

Waste Disposal

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Proper disposal of contaminated waste materials.

Waste Stream Segregation - Identify and segregate waste streams:

Number of Red Bags Used

Number of Sharps Containers Used/Filled

Waste Container Condition - Describe condition of waste containers prior to use:

Comments/Observations Regarding Waste Disposal

Waste Transport - How was waste transported from the room?

If 'Other' for Transport - Specify Transport Method:

PPE Removal & Hand Hygiene

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Safe removal of PPE and thorough hand hygiene.

Describe PPE Removal Procedure (e.g., donning/doffing sequence)

PPE Removed Correctly (Observe for contamination)?

Hand Hygiene Duration (seconds)

Hand Hygiene Type Performed?

Hand Hygiene Completion – Observe for any skin irritation or issues?

Cleaner Signature

Date of Hand Hygiene Observation

Documentation & Sign-Off

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Recording cleaning and decontamination procedures and obtaining necessary signatures.

Date of Cleaning/Decontamination

Start Time of Cleaning/Decontamination

End Time of Cleaning/Decontamination

Reason for Isolation (Patient Type)

Patient Name (if applicable)

Any Unusual Observations or Issues Encountered During Cleaning/Decontamination

Cleaning Staff Signature

Reviewing Supervisor Signature

Room Status After Cleaning

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