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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Infection Prevention and Control Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Remove any un-necessary furniture or care equipment from room and keep personal property to a minimum

To facilitate cleaning and reduce the number of items in the room that may become contaminated

If possible allocate equipment to service user and keep in room To prevent transmission of microorganisms via equipment

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Use disposable equipment where available e.g. manual handling slings, B/P cuffs

Ensure that mattress and pillows have intact protective covers

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To ensure disinfection of equipment after use

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Re-usable equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated using chlorine releasing agent before removal from room and use on other service users

Care Equipment

Equipment – Outside Room • Source isolation notice • Disposable gloves • Disposable aprons • Alcohol hand-rub (if required)

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Equipment – Inside Room following risk assessment and if required • Non-sterile disposable gloves • Liquid soap, paper towels • Alcohol hand rub • Orange/yellow waste bag in a foot pedal operated bin • Sharps disposal box • Red alginate laundry bag • Dedicated cleaning equipment (keep in ensuite bathroom)

To protect permeable covers and facilitate decontamination

To have PPE and other equipment available as required

Individual risk assessment should be carried out to ensure it is safe to leave items such as sharps box, plastic bags and alcohol hand-rub in the room

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Procedure before Entering the Isolation Room Actions

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Gather all equipment needed if these are not To avoid unnecessary entry and exit of the already in room isolation area

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Ensure bare below the elbows

To facilitate hand hygiene

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Put on a disposable plastic apron

To prevent contamination of clothing

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If required don mask, then face shield or eye protection

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Wash hands with soap and water or clean with alcohol hand rub

To prevent cross infection

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Don disposable gloves if contact with blood/ body fluids or personal care indicated

To prevent cross infection

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Close door behind you on entry into room

To reduce contamination of environment

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To prevent cross infection by splashing / contamination of eyes / mouth

Procedure before Leaving the Isolation Room Actions

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Remove gloves if wearing and discard into clinical waste bag

To prevent cross infection and contamination of uniform

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If worn, remove face shield or eye protection and discard (single use) or wipe clean (reusable)

To prevent cross infection and ensure appropriate disposal

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Remove apron and discard into orange/ yellow waste bag

To ensure appropriate disposal

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If worn, remove face mask and discard into orange/yellow waste bag

To ensure appropriate disposal

Wash hands with soap and water or clean with alcohol hand rub

To remove contaminants from hands and reduce risk of cross infection

Exit room and close door behind

To reduce contamination of environment

Wash hands with soap and water or clean with alcohol hand rub outside room

To remove any micro-organisms picked up from door handle etc. on exiting the room

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See also Standard Operating Procedure for donning / removal of PPE

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Infection Prevention and Control Gordon House, Station Road Mill Hill, London NW2 2JU Telephone 020 8906 2777 Fax: 020 8906 2233 www.infectionpreventionsolutions.co.uk Infection Prevention and Control Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)