Medical Office Cleaning
Hospitals, Doctors Offices, Dentist Offices, Clinics, Medical Labs, Assisted Living and Nursing Home
Medical facility cleaning in Portland
Portland is also known as the City of Roses and lives up to that name with its commitment to reduce carbon footprints and improve eco-friendly energy production in the region. Portland has several hospitals, labs, and medical offices in the city and greater metropolitan area which cater to the healthcare needs of its inhabitants. These include the Kaiser Permanente Rockwood Medical Office at SE Stark Street and the Prenatal Clinic at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Campus. The Department of Neurological Surgery Oregon on Bond Avenue and Randall Children Neurology at N Graham Street, as well as the VA Portland Health Care System located at US Veterans Hospital Road, are just some of the world-class healthcare facilities in the region.
Sanitation and disinfection following CDC guidelines for disinfection and sterilization in healthcare facilities
Commercial Janitorial medical cleaning staff is familiar with CDC and OSHA guidelines for disinfection. It is necessary to maintain excellent sanitation, disinfection, and hygiene in medical offices. This is to maintain the health of the healthcare workers, doctors' nurses, and staff who spend long amounts of time in the building as well as the patients who may already be in poor health. Timely and effective disinfection and cleaning in medical facilities and labs means that the microorganisms, virus, and bacteria which can cause and spread disease are eliminated before they can wreak havoc in the general populace.
Disinfecting products in general use by commercial cleaning companies include alcohol and hydrogen peroxide as well as other cleaning and sanitizing agents such as chlorine. Commercial cleaners are also insured, equipped and trained to handle the kind of cleaning and disinfection necessary in public spaces according to OSHA standards. They are also trained to handle hazardous chemical cleaning agents as well as the kind of biological toxic waste which may need to be disposed of in a medical office.
Cleaning exam rooms
Any biological fluids or liquids in the exam room are cleaned away with disposable cleaning materials before cleaning commences. Floors are swept, mopped and disinfected. Every surface which is frequently subject to touch is wiped clean with a disinfecting solution. This includes the exam table, counters and other fixtures such as light switches and door handles. Light fixtures and other fittings are dusted and wiped down. Doors are polished and any windows and window sills are cleaned. Cleaning equipment such as mops that are used in exam rooms are not used elsewhere in the building.
Cleaning waiting areas
All chairs, chair arms, counters and tables are wiped cleaned and disinfected. Floors are swept and mopped with disinfecting solution. Any couches and upholstery are steam cleaned to kill microorganisms. Carpets may also be steam cleaned. Floors made of vinyl or wood are swept and mopped with microfiber mops. Door handles are wiped with disinfectants and doors are polished. Entrances are swept clean, mopped with disinfecting solutions and polished.
Cleaning restrooms
Restrooms are cleaned and disinfected according to OSHA standards for disinfection and sanitation in the workplace. Urinals, toilets, showers and sinks are washed down and disinfected. Counters are cleaned while fixtures such as faucets, brightwork, hand dryers, soap dispensers are dusted and disinfected. Floors are swept and mopped with disinfecting solutions. Anti-slip cleaning solutions will be used on the floor to make sure that the floors are not slippery and no one slips and falls in the restrooms of your medical office. The cleaning equipment, such as mops and microfiber cloths, which are used in restrooms is color-coded so that they are not used in other areas of the building.
Cleaning HVAC systems
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems of a building also need to be cleaned and maintained to make sure that they can run at optimal conditions. Ducts and vents of the HVAC system may accumulate dust, dirt, molds, allergens and bacteria which must be cleaned periodically to ensure pure air quality in the building. Ducts and vents which are clogged with dirt and grime will also increase your heating and cooling bills while decreasing the efficiency of your HVAC system.
Exterior cleaning of the medical office
The exteriors of medical offices must also be cleaned to maintain hygiene. Windows and exterior cladding may be washed with the water fed pole system while parking lots are washed with pressurized power washers. Grounds are swept clean while steps and entrances are swept mopped, disinfected and polished. Doors are wiped down and handles, and doorknobs are disinfected to prevent cross-contamination.
For insured, fully equipped and trained medical services in the Pittsburgh regioncontact Commercial Janitorial's Portland office as soon as possible to arrange a cleaning schedule to suit your needs.
Trained Medical Facility Cleaning Staff
There may be extra medical cleaning staff training required for our health-care janitorial employees and close supervision to assure the medical facility is cleaned correctly. Specialized medical grade equipment, health-care appropriate chemicals, and supplies to meet the requirements of a particular health-care facility. Laws governing medical facilities such as hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities in your state may require you, as an employer in the health care industry, to provide your employees with biomedical hazard communication training, shots and vaccines for hepatitis, and instructions for the proper disposal of biohazard materials cleaned.
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Services
In addition to general medical cleaning we can also provide doctor's offices, hospitals and other patient facilities with floor care, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and window cleaning. Smaller health care facilities like private practice Dr's offices, birthing centers, outpatient care and drop in clinics require their own specialized cleaning protocols. Larger health-care facilities like medical labs, public hospitals, private hospitals, children's hospitals and emergency room clinics.
Medical Cleaning Sterilization and Disinfection
Sterilization or disinfection is common requirement for cleaning most areas of a medical facility. Sterilization refers to cleaning with powerful chemicals that destroy all known microbial life. Disinfection is different in that it means killing specific types of pathogens and microorganisms. If required with either procedure you will be using hospital grade disinfectants.
Medical Facility Cleaning Equipment
We pay special attention to mops, cleaning cloths, and buckets. These items are to be cleaned every day, and sometimes after each use. Most medical facilities are cleaned using microfiber cleaning cloths and flat mops, as there is less chance of cross-contamination. It may also be a requirement to use a true HEPA filtered vacuum. A HEPA vacuum cleaner is necessary to protect indoor air quality and prevent microorganisms from becoming airborne.
- hospital
- clinic
- doctor's office
- Dr's office
- dentist office
- dental office
- medical lab
- kidney dialysis centers
- residential car facility
- nursing home
- Surgi-center
- emergency room
- hospice
- MRI center
- adult day care
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Medical Cleaning Rules, Regulations and Laws
When Commercial Janitorial staff is cleaning a medical facility, they must assume that every surface of the physician's office, dentist office or medical office they clean poses a potential risk to themselves, the nurses, doctors, medical staff, patients, and visitors to the facility. Commercial Janitorial staff will follow the regulations established by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) for mitigating exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Commercial Janitorial will wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes latex or rubber gloves and possibly eye protection. Wearing PPE assures that cleaning staff will not touch contaminated surfaces and also protects them from splashes and spills of contaminated items like lab samples.
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Medical Cleaning Scheduling
Cleaning hospitals is a challenge because often they are open 24 hours a day. Large area cleaning, such as hard floors or carpets in the hospital, may involve blocking off areas of the hospital until the project is completed. The same holds true for public rest rooms in the hospital. Hospitals, Intensive care units, assisted living facilities and nursing homes may require mitigation of noise caused by vacuum cleaners. In these cases, quiet vacuum cleaners may be used. Many health care facilities are now requiring vacuuming hard surface floors opposed to dust mopping because vacuuming reduces the amount of dust and other particulates that can become airborne throughout the physicians office, medical clinic or hospital.
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