Maintaining a Clean, Safe and Hygienic Environment

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Updated 12 Nov 2024 Certificate367 Ratings
A clean environment goes beyond appearance - it's crucial for the comfort, health, safety and wellbeing of you, your colleagues and those in your care. In this Ausmed Training Module, we’ll cover the fundamentals of maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic environment in healthcare settings such as hospitals, aged care facilities and when providing disability services. We'll look at infection control basics, routine cleaning practices and effective spill management procedures. Learn more today!

Content

7 Units • 10 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
1m
Infection Control Basics
1 Question
4m
Routine Cleaning
3 Questions
4m
Disinfection
2 Questions
3m
Reprocessing Reusable Equipment
1 Question
1m
Spill Management
1 Question
3m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand the importance of environmental cleaning in infection prevention and control.

2

Recognise when cleaning needs to be performed.

3

Know how to perform routine cleaning, disinfect surfaces and objects, reprocess equipment and clean spills.

Who it's for:

Any healthcare professional, worker and ancillary staff working in the delivery of care or services in any healthcare settings.

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Last updated12 Nov 2024

Published12 Nov 2024

Due for review26 Nov 2026
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