DISINFECTION OF THE UNIT
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UPDATED 2024
Disinfectants
defined as the agent or solutions used to kill or destroy the growth of
microorganisms
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Disinfectants
are the agent that free from infection. The term is usually applied to a
chemical or physical agents kills vegetative forms of microorganisms
Common Disinfectants Used
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- Dettol (chloroxylenol): 1:2 to 1:1000
strength - Hibitane (chlorhexidine): 1:100
strength - Eusol (sodium hypochlorite): 1: 80
strength - Lysol (cresol and soap solution): 1:40
strength - Savlon (0.3% chlorhexidine and 3%
cetrimide) – 1:20 - Phenol (carbolic acid) – 1:10 to 1:20
strength - Formalin (formaldehyde) 50 g/l liter
of water - Betadine (iodine) – 1: 40 strength
- H2O2 (liberates
O2) – 1:80 strength
Dilution
formula: the volume of stock solution to be used.
Formula: strength of lotion required/strength of stock solution (multiply) volume of solution required
Responsibilities of Nursing Personnel
- To delegate the responsibilities to
other - To supervise the ward cleanliness
- To provide adequate supplies for
cleaning - To make the patients environment safe
- To replace or repair the damages
article - To keep the environment pleasant to
promote comfort of the patient - To maintain the unit attractive and
free from physical, chemical and biological hazards
Environment Setting
- Atmospheric: temperature of 20-22 degree celcius is considered comfortable
- Humidity of 40 – 60 % is more suitable
- The room should be well ventilated
- Adequate and artificial light should be provided
- Noise should be minimum as it interferes with the rest and sleep of the patient. Damp dusting is done to maintain the purity of air
- Eliminate unpleasant odors by maintaining proper cleanliness
- Provide good water supply
- Sewage system must be in working order
TYPES OF WARDS IN PATIENT UNIT & PRINCIPLES OF CLEANLINESS
TERMINAL CLEANING OF PATIENT CARE UNIT
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