A clean environment is important to any business – in the healthcare world, cleanliness is essential. To reduce the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), Shared Health has created an Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C) team.
This team provides guidance to healthcare facilities on how to reduce the spread of infection; these guidelines include recommendations on how frequently you should clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, what cleaners and disinfectants are approved, how to clean non-critical care equipment, and much more.
Standard janitorial cleaning is insufficient to meet these guidelines; your cleaning team needs an in-depth understanding of wet contact times, the difference between cleaning and disinfecting, and which surfaces require the most thorough cleaning in order to help you lower the risk of infection.
Beyond Surface Clean: The Clinical Requirements Of West Alexander Practices
There are a large number of healthcare and dental practices in West Alexander. As well, the neighbourhood houses Health Sciences Centre (HSC), Manitoba’s largest healthcare facility. These clinics may provide support for outpatients, referrals to the hospital, and care for people who live and work in the neighbourhood.
As with all healthcare clinics, clinics in West Alexander must adhere to the standards set by Shared Health to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
People living in West Alexander tend to have lower incomes than those living in the rest of the City of Winnipeg. There is evidence that people with low income are at an increased risk of contracting an infectious disease; as such, clinics serving low-income neighbourhoods have a heightened responsibility to reduce the spread of those diseases.
Why Clinics On The HSC Perimeter Face Unique Cleaning Challenges
Clinics near HSC are more likely to see patients who have recently visited the hospital. These patients may have chronic conditions like diabetes or life-threatening diseases like cancer; these diseases can increase the risks associated with developing an infection.
Proximity to HSC also means clinics are more likely to see individuals who work in the hospital; these individuals may also be more prone to carrying infectious diseases. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people working in healthcare accounted for 25.2% of infections.
The spread of disease from healthcare facility to healthcare facility can be mitigated with proper cleaning practices.
Anago’s Medical-Grade Protocols For Sherbrook And Notre Dame Medical Suites
At Anago, we use the guidelines set out by Shared Health’s IP&C team to ensure that your healthcare facility is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. We use facility-approved chemicals to disinfect high-touch surfaces and medical equipment.
On our first visit, we will tour your facility with you to get a better understanding of which surfaces are in need of the deepest cleaning. We will create a schedule with you to ensure that every surface in your facility is cleaned at the right time, with the right tools and chemicals, reducing the risk of infection.
Securing A Healthier Environment For Your Winnipeg Patients
You care about your patients. We do too. Reduce the risk of HAIs and promote a healthier workplace. Call Anago for medical grade cleaning today!