Surface & Environmental Cleaning in Healthcare Facilities

Duration:

4 Weeks (1 Month)

Course Designed By: Skillversity

Weekly Course Structure:

Week 1: Fundamentals of Healthcare Environmental Cleaning

• Module 1: Introduction to Healthcare Environmental Cleaning

  • Role of environmental cleaning in infection prevention

  • Common pathogens in healthcare settings

  • High-risk areas and surfaces

• Module 2: Cleaning Agents and Disinfectants

  • Types of disinfectants and their uses

  • Selecting the right cleaning agent

  • Proper dilution and application techniques

• Assessment: Quiz on cleaning agents and infection risks

Week 2: Cleaning Procedures & Compliance Standards

• Module 3: Standard Cleaning Procedures

  • Daily, terminal, and outbreak cleaning protocols

  • Step-by-step cleaning of patient rooms and ICUs

  • Handling spills and biohazardous waste

• Module 4: Infection Control & Compliance Standards

  • CDC and WHO guidelines for healthcare cleaning

  • Local and international healthcare cleaning standards

  • Documentation and monitoring of cleaning protocols

• Assessment: Case study on infection control compliance

Week 3: Safety & Special Cleaning Techniques

• Module 5: PPE & Safety Measures for Cleaning Staff

  • Proper use and disposal of gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection

  • Preventing cross-contamination

  • Safe handling of chemicals and disinfectants

• Module 6: Special Cleaning Techniques

  • Disinfection of operating rooms and emergency units

  • Deep cleaning of isolation wards and COVID-19 units

  • Use of UV light and fogging for disinfection

• Assessment: Practical demonstration of PPE usage and safety

Week 4: Waste Management & Final Certification

• Module 7: Waste Management in Healthcare Facilities

  • Segregation and disposal of medical waste

  • Recycling and sustainability in hospital cleaning

  • Compliance with biomedical waste disposal regulations

• Module 8: Final Assessment & Certification

  • Practical case studies and scenarios

  • MCQ-based assessment

  • Certification of completion

• Final Assessment: Practical case study & MCQ exam

Who Should Enroll?

• Hospital and healthcare facility cleaning staff

• Infection control professionals

• Housekeeping supervisors in healthcare settings

• Anyone interested in healthcare environmental hygiene