Department House keeping
SOP No KMH/IPCM/6f
HOUSE KEEPING
Issue No 07
Page No Page 1 of 5 Issue Date 02/06/2025
DR. KAMAKSHI MEMORIAL
Hospital Name Amendment No 01
HOSPITAL
HOUSE KEEPING POLICY
1. INTRODUCTION:
Housekeeping services in a hospital has a major role in controlling the infection rate as well as
minimizing the Hospital acquired infections to the patients. It aims at eliminating, reducing, or
controlling the reservoirs of organisms in the environment by implementing cleaning and
Disinfection practices.
2. DEFINITION
❖ Some of the definitions are given below:
1. Damp dusting:
A process of cleaning which involves the use of wet cloth.
2. Cleaning:
Cleaning is the removal of visible soil (e.g., organic and inorganic material) from objects and
surfaces and normally is accomplished manually or mechanically.
3. Decontamination:
Decontamination removes pathogenic microorganisms from objects, so they are safe to
handle, use, or discard.
4. Disinfectant:
Disinfectants are antimicrobials applied only to inanimate objects.
5. Disinfection:
Disinfection describes a process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms,
except bacterial spores, on inanimate objects.
• Brooming and dry dusting should be avoided in patient care areas; however fibre
brooms are used for dusting.
3. PURPOSE:
• The primary focus must remain the protection of the patient, Staff, and visitors.
• Cleaning practice must help minimize the spread of infection.
• Standardized protocols would ensure that cleaning and disinfection is adequately done to
identify the types of solutions, material to be used for cleaning/ disinfection purposes.
4. SCOPE:
It would help in maintaining the hospital clean, orderly and infection free.
Department House keeping
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HOUSE KEEPING
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Hospital Name Amendment No 01
HOSPITAL
5. RESPONSIBILITY:
Housekeeping staff, housekeeping supervisor, HOD of housekeeping department, nursing in-
charges and ICN.
6. POLICY:
Refer to the annexure for risk category and Cleaning & Disinfection SOP for cleaning procedures.
7. TYPES OF PATIENT CARE AREAS:
Areas Department Mop Cleaning Solution used
color cloth
code color
Operation Rooms, ICUs,
i. High risk Surgical ward, post operative 25 ml Bacillocid
areas unit, Labor room, Yellow Yellow Special in 5 L of water. (0.5%)
hemodialysis unit, Isolation Glutaraldehyde and
Unit, CSSD, Chemotherapy Benzalkonium based
unit, IVF unit, burns unit, disinfectants.
transplant unit, Emergency (Or)
department Endoscopy, 50 ml in 1 Lit water (MGK 101)-
Oncology, and other Glutaraldehyde and
facilities where invasive Benzalkonium based disinfectant
procedures are performed.
ii. Medium Medical Room, Blood bank, Blue Blue 30 ml in 1 L water (MGK 101)-
Risk Radiology and ultrasound, Glutaraldehyde and
Areas OPDs (including Dental Benzalkonium based disinfectant
OPDs), Physiotherapy,
Consultation Rooms and
Lenin collection area.
All inpatient room & Yellow Yellow 30 ml in 1 L water (MGK 101)-
Laboratory areas (Semi- Glutaraldehyde and
Sterile area) Benzalkonium based disinfectant
Corridors,
iii. Low Lift, Waiting area, 0.5% Sani Hygiene (5 ml
Risk Cafeteria, Stores (medication solution 1 Lit water) or MGK 30
areas and general)/ ml in 1 litre
Pharmacy, Reception, Blue Blue (Fourth generation QAC)
Insurance department,
administrative areas
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➢ For Surface Disinfection –Superoxidized solution Pathocidal – A (Sodium hypochlorite + peroxide)
/Mixoxsol disinfectant /0.5% sanihygiene
➢ For Toilets – Red Mop sticks & Red clean cloth to be used.
8. RESPONSIBILITY OF HOUSEKEEPING STAFFS.
Housekeeping is a support service department in a hospital, which is responsible for cleanliness,
maintenance & aesthetic keep up of patient care areas, public areas, and staff areas.
• Staff should wear approved work uniforms provided.
• Uniform must be clean and tidy.
• Housekeeping staff entering isolation operating room and other special area must be adhering to
the specified code for that area along with PPE if applicable.
• All housekeeping staffs are advised to wear cap, gloves (heavy duty) & normal disposable mask at
the time of cleaning procedure.
• PPE should be available in the housekeeping cupboard all the time.
• During spillage time, staff are advised to use spill kit only.
• Brooming and dry dusting in clinical areas are avoided.
9. PROCEDURE:
Surveillance of housekeeping activity
• Housekeeping in-charge shall constantly monitor the effective needs of housekeeping activities on
daily rounds.
• Special attention will be paid on ensuring proper segregation of biomedical waste.
• The housekeeper in-charge will inspect each department after cleaning to assess the effectiveness
and sign in a checklist provided in each department. ICN will be signing every 7 days once to
cross verify.
• Effectiveness of cleanliness is done surveillance by pre and post swab culture. If any growth found
that place will be re-cleaned till negative growth is found.
10. RECORD:
• Vaccination Record
• BMW Segregation Register
11. AUDIT TOOL:
• Housekeeping cleaning check list (High touch area & in-patient room)
• Housekeeping Lift cleaning check list
• Housekeeping Terminal cleaning checklist
• Housekeeping Rest room cleaning checklist
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• Housekeeping Ambulance cleaning checklist
12. GENERAL PRINCIPLE
• Housekeeping surfaces require regular cleaning and removal of soil and dust. Dry condition favors
the persistence of germ-positive cocci (e.g., coagulase- negative staphylococcus spp.) In dust and
on surfaces, moist, soiled environments favor the growth and persistence of gram -negative bacilli.
Fungi are also present on dust and proliferate in moist & fibrous material. Most, if not all,
housekeeping surfaces need to be cleaned only with High level disinfectants, depending on the
nature of the surface and the type and degree of contamination.
• Housekeeping area (Utility) /closets should not be used for other purposes and should be maintained
in accordance with good hygiene practices. Equipped with appropriate personal protective
equipment they should have an appropriate water supply and a sink/floor drain. They should be
ergonomically designed, well ventilated and suitable lit, should have locks fitted to all door and
should be easily accessible to the area. They should be appropriately sized for the equipment used
in the room and not contain personal supplies, food or beverages. Safe chemical storage and access
are necessary. The room should be free from clutter.
• Cleaning and disinfection equipment should be well maintained, in good repair and be cleaned and
dried between uses. Mop heads should be laundered daily and dried thoroughly before storage.
Cleaning carts should have a clear separation between clean and soiled items, should never contain
personal items and should be thoroughly cleaned at the end of the day.
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• Soiled utility room/workrooms should be readily available close to point-of-care in each
patient/resident care area and be separate from clean supply/ storage areas. They should contain a
work counter and clinical sink. A dedicated hand washing sink, equipment required for the disposal
of waste, and personal protective equipment for protection during cleaning and disinfecting
procedures clean supply room/areas should also be readily available in each patient / resident care
area and be separate from soiled areas. They should contain a work counter and dedicated hand
washing sink if used for preparing patient care items.
Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by Issued by
Infection prevention Infection prevention and
Director SET
and Control Nurse Control Officer
