VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

• Laura Morris BS MT, ASCP
• Infection Control Practitioner
• Candace Cunningham, RN
• MRSA Prevention Coordinator
• Andrew Allen
• Housekeeping Aide

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Infection Prevention EMS Patient Shower Checklist

• Daily Cleaning Items
• shower curtain rod
• patient rails
• patient shower
• floor

• For room turnover, clean
• all daily items and
• shower walls
• shower curtain

Created by EMS and Infection Control staff
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Infection Prevention EMS Patient Bathroom
Checklist

• Daily Cleaning Items
• light fixture
• mirror
• hand soap dispenser
• paper towel dispenser
• sink
• shelf
• picture
• nurse call button
• rails
• toilet

• For room turnover, clean
• all daily items and
• walls

Created by EMS and Infection Control staff
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Infection Prevention EMS Patient Room Checklist

• Daily cleaning items
• sink
• light fixture
• top of wall closet
• TV
• clock
• walls spot clean
• heating unit
• window sill
• floor
• red trash can

• For room turnover, clean
• all daily items and
• mattress, pillow, footboard
• and entire frame
• over-bed tray, including
• shelves
• mirrors
• area under mirror
• tracks
• (that top slides on)
• base of stand
• telephone receiver, cord and
• cradle
• nurse call button and cord
• bedside nightstand, including
• inside drawers and handle
• grip on each side
• wall closet, inside and out

Created by EMS and Infection Control staff