Patient Room Cleaning & Disinfection Checklist

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Initial Assessment & Preparation

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Pre-cleaning tasks to ensure safety and effective cleaning.

Patient Room Number

Date of Cleaning

Start Time of Cleaning

Room Status (Prior to Cleaning)

Notes on Room Condition (e.g., spills, biohazards)

Type of Isolation (if applicable)

Photo of Room Condition (Before Cleaning - Optional)

Room Entry & Safety

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Ensuring proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and room safety.

PPE Donned?

Room Status (Occupied/Vacant/Isolation)

Patient/Resident Information (if occupied)

Biohazard Risk Assessment?

Entry Time

Room Number/Location

Dusting & Surface Cleaning (High to Low)

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Cleaning surfaces from highest to lowest to prevent re-contamination.

Dust Ceiling Fixtures (lights, vents)

Dust Window Sills and Frames

Dust Top of Furniture (dressers, nightstands)

Wipe Down Wall Surfaces (if applicable)

Wipe Down/Dust Blinds or Curtains

Clean Picture Frames/Decorations

Wipe Down Bed Frame

Clean Baseboards

Disinfection of High-Touch Surfaces

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Targeted disinfection of frequently touched items.

Disinfectant Used (Refer to approved list)

If 'Other' disinfectant used, please specify:

Contact Time Achieved?

If 'No' to Contact Time, explain why:

High-Touch Surfaces Disinfected (Check all that apply)

If 'Other' High-Touch Surfaces, please specify:

Concentration of Disinfectant (if applicable)

Disinfection Start Time:

Bathroom Cleaning & Disinfection

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Detailed cleaning and disinfection of the bathroom area.

Toilet Bowl Condition (Pre-Cleaning)

Shower/Tub Condition (Pre-Cleaning)

Specific Issues Noted (e.g., mold, stains)

Sink Cleanliness

Disinfectant Used (Bathroom)

If 'Other' disinfectant selected, please specify:

Contact Time (Seconds)

Mirror Cleanliness

Cleaner Signature

Floor Cleaning

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Cleaning and disinfection of the room's flooring.

Floor Type:

Cleaning Method:

Detergent Concentration (ppm):

Notes on Soil or Spills:

Rinsing Performed?

Floor Dried?

Area Covered (sq ft):

Final Inspection & Documentation

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Ensuring completeness and recording completion of the cleaning process.

Date of Cleaning

Time of Cleaning Start

Time of Cleaning End

Room Status After Cleaning

Any Issues Encountered During Cleaning?

Concentration of Disinfectant Used (%),

Competency Check Completed?

Cleaner Signature

Cleaner Name (Printed)

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