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    Environmental Cleaning and Disinfectants For Clinic Settings

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    This document provides guidelines for cleaning and disinfection in clinical settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It recommends cleaning visibly soiled surfaces with detergent and water before disinfecting with a bleach solution, quaternary ammonium, or hydrogen peroxide. Commonly touched surfaces like door handles and medical equipment should be disinfected at least twice daily, while exam rooms should be cleaned at least twice daily. Diluted bleach, hydrogen peroxide, and quaternary ammonium solutions are effective at inactivating coronaviruses when used according to instructions.

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    This document provides guidelines for cleaning and disinfection in clinical settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It recommends cleaning visibly soiled surfaces with detergent and water before disinfecting with a bleach solution, quaternary ammonium, or hydrogen peroxide. Commonly touched surfaces like door handles and medical equipment should be disinfected at least twice daily, while exam rooms should be cleaned at least twice daily. Diluted bleach, hydrogen peroxide, and quaternary ammonium solutions are effective at inactivating coronaviruses when used according to instructions.

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    This document provides guidelines for cleaning and disinfection in clinical settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It recommends cleaning visibly soiled surfaces with detergent and water before disinfecting with a bleach solution, quaternary ammonium, or hydrogen peroxide. Commonly touched surfaces like door handles and medical equipment should be disinfected at least twice daily, while exam rooms should be cleaned at least twice daily. Diluted bleach, hydrogen peroxide, and quaternary ammonium solutions are effective at inactivating coronaviruses when used according to instructions.

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    Coronavirus COVID-19

    BC Centre for Disease Control | BC Ministry of Health

    Environmental Cleaning and


    Disinfectants for Clinic Settings

    Cleaning: the physical removal of visible soiling (e.g., dust, soil, blood, mucus). Cleaning
    removes, rather than kills, viruses and bacteria. It is done with water, detergents, and steady
    friction from cleaning cloth.
    Disinfection: the killing of viruses and bacteria. A disinfectant is only applied to objects; never
    on the human body.

    All visibly soiled surfaces should be cleaned before disinfection.

    Environmental cleaning for COVID-19 virus is the same as for other common viruses.
    Cleaning products and disinfectants that are regularly used in hospitals and health care settings
    are strong enough to deactivate coronaviruses and prevent their spread. Cleaning of visibly
    soiled surfaces followed by disinfection is recommended for prevention of COVID-19 and
    other viral respiratory illnesses.

    Suggested cleaning and disinfecting frequencies for clinic settings:


    Type of surface Frequency

    1. Shared equipment
    IN BETWEEN PATIENTS
    otoscopes, baby scales, table and exam beds

    2. Frequently-touched surfaces
    Examples: medical equipment, door knobs, light
    AT LEAST TWICE A DAY
    switches, telephones, keyboards, mice, pens,
    charts, cell phones, toys, bathrooms

    3. General cleaning of procedure / exam rooms


    AT LEAST TWICE A DAY

    For electronic equipment please comply with manufacturer’s instructions to not void the warrantee.

    IPC v3.1
    If you have fever, a new cough, or are
    having difficulty breathing, call 8-1-1.
    Non-medical inquiries 1-888-COVID19 (1888-268-4319)
    (ex. travel, physical distancing): or text 604-630-0300
    Coronavirus COVID-19
    BC Centre for Disease Control | BC Ministry of Health

    Environmental Cleaning and


    Disinfectants for Clinic Settings
    The below list of common disinfectants is
    provided as a guide to choosing products.
    Most janitorial product outlets carry all of
    these products. Pre-made solutions (no Number (DIN):
    dilution needed) or ready-to-use wipes can A DIN is an 8-digit number
    be used. Always follow the manufacturer’s given by Health Canada
    instructions.
    for use in Canada.
    IMPORTANT NOTES:
    Ensure disinfectant product has a Drug DIN
    123456789

    Follow product instructions for dilution, against coronavirus:


    wet contact time, and safe use (e.g. Bleach: sodium
    wearing gloves, good ventilation, etc.) hypochlorite (5.25%) Check
    label and
    Clean visibly soiled surfaces before Accelerated hydrogen directions
    disinfecting (unless otherwise stated on peroxide (0.5%)
    the product). Alkyl dimethyl ammonium
    chlorides
    Diluted bleach solution should be made
    fresh each day to ensure the correct ppm
    of chlorine as it breaks down over time.

    coronaviruses1,2 :

    Agent and concentration Uses

    1. 1:100 dilution Chlorine: Used for disinfecting surfaces and medical


    bleach – sodium hypochlorite (5.25%) equipment (e.g. counters, door knobs,
    500 ppm solution
    10 ml bleach to 990 ml water naturally.

    2. 1:50 dilution Chlorine: Used for disinfecting surfaces contaminated


    bleach - sodium hypochlorite (5.25%)
    diarrhea, mucus, feces) (after cleaning with
    1,000ppm solution
    20 ml bleach to 980 ml water
    naturally.

    Used for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces


    3. Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide 0.5% and medical equipment.

    4. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QUATs) Used for disinfecting of surfaces


    noted as ‘alkyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides’
    on the product label

    1. Dellanno, Christine, Quinn Vega, and Diane Boesenberg. “The antiviral action of common household disinfectants and antiseptics against murine hepatitis virus,
    a potential surrogate for SARS coronavirus.” American journal of infection control 37.8 (2009): 649-652.
    2. Provincial Infection Prevention Control Network of British Columbia. “Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Providing Healthcare to Clients Living in
    the Community.” (2014). https://www.picnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/PICNet_Home_and_Community_Care_Guidelines_2014_.pdf

    IPC v3.1
    If you have fever, a new cough, or are
    having difficulty breathing, call 8-1-1.
    Non-medical inquiries 1-888-COVID19 (1888-268-4319)
    (ex. travel, physical distancing): or text 604-630-0300

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