Surgical Environment

Unit 13: Surgery Preparation / Cleaning

A routine cleaning program is essential. At the start of the day, the furniture and surfaces should be damp dusted. The operating table and soiled areas should be cleaned between procedures.
At the end of the day, the floor should be wet vacuumed or damp mopped. The former is preferred as mops can be a major source of contamination if not properly cared for. Mop heads should be rinsed between uses and soaked in disinfectant. At the end of the day, mop heads should be washed and dried.
Surface equipment, lights and scrub sinks should be cleaned with a disinfectant.