Demonstrate terminal disinfection.
Demonstration should include
- terminal disinfection of ceilings, walls, floors, doors, and windows
- an explanation of why end-of-day disinfection must be a more complete cleaning than end-of-case disinfection.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How are walls, ceilings, floors, doors, and windows disinfected? What equipment and products are needed?
- Why must end-of-day disinfection involve a more complete cleaning than end-of-case disinfection? What additional procedures must be followed for the end-of-day disinfection process?
- Who is responsible for terminal disinfection? Why?
- When is it appropriate to terminally disinfect between cases?