Patient chairs, arm rests and head rests, x-ray equipment, faucets and sinks need a special kind of cleaning for a dental clinic. Use this simple checklist to take your clean to the next level for dental offices.
1. Keep reception area organized
Clear out clutter in your reception area to create a positive first impression on patients as they walk through your door. Your waiting area should be a welcoming, relaxing environment that feels clean from the moment someone steps inside.
Keep your furniture maintained, files stored away, and any magazines or entertainment materials neatly displayed. A clean, uncluttered environment shows patients you care about their comfort and are focused on delivering the best care possible.
2. Disinfect high-touch areas every hour
Any disinfection protocol demands cleaning as this will minimize spread of germs and bacteria. First, remove and properly dispose of any visible debris. Then, thoroughly wipe down the entire patient treatment area with a KEBS-registered disinfectant. This is not limited to:
- Cabinet and door knobs
- Faucets and sinks
- Patient chairs, arm rests and head rests
- X-ray equipment
- Drawer handles
For most dental clinic offices in Kenya, cleaning is regarded as a high priority. Considering the hygiene standards required this demands that the cleaner checks regularly to disinfect each of the frequently touched items.
3. Maintain washroom cleanliness
The state of your dental restroom deeply reflects your office’s attitude towards cleanliness and patient care. Keep the restroom fully stocked with toiletries such as tissue paper, hand paper towels, hand wash, dental kit, and air freshener ensuring they are in good operating condition.
For the lady washroom section there should always sanitary disposal bins to leave a even better impression to the users. Make restroom checks a regular part of your maintenance routine, with an operational checklist and address any plumbing issues immediately.
For most dental clinics in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru and Kakamega; cleaning services for their office and sanitary disposal bins may be outsourced from a professional company.
4. Ensure surfaces are dusted
Dust can aggravate respiratory conditions and may even carry nasty germs or bacteria that can contribute to the spread of illness in a facility. By use of a dry cloth or dry brush regularly dust all hard surfaces in a quick and easy way. This will keep your office feeling fresh while eliminating unwanted microbes from the air and environment.
5. Align your disinfection procedures with industry standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clearly define industry standards and proper dental facility maintenance procedures. Their research-based recommendations are intended to ensure patient and practitioner safety by reducing the risk of health-associated infections and cross-contamination.
6. Fumigate your dental clinic at least quarterly
Fumigation being a process of gaseous sterilization used for killing micro organisms and prevention of microbial growth in air, surface of wall or floor. It is recommended you routinely, at least every quarter depending on the nature of your dental office facility; you conduct a proper fumigation service. In all circumstances proper cleaning and spraying should be carried out. For effective fumigation, humidity of the area to be fumigated should be very high.
Before fumigation it is important to note:
- Remove any contamination with 1% chlorine solution and any other article that is likely to be damaged by fumigation
- Clean properly by washing the room (floor and walls) with soap and water
- Proceed to fumigate
Contact the cleaning professionals
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