If you work in a hospital facility you will know that it is essential to the interests of staff, patients, and visitors, to keep the premises safe and clean at all times. Not only will this give a clean and professional appearance to the facility it will ensure everybody inside the facility is kept as safe as possible from contracting any infections. Hospital personnel are not trained or equipped, nor do they have the time to undertake the cleaning level required to keep the facility up to safety standards, and for this reason, professional cleaning services are usually outsourced to maintain a clean and safe environment.
In addition, government department standards of health and safety need to be adhered to along with regulations required by insurance carriers. Hospital-acquired infections are a risk mitigated by the outsourcing of commercial hospital cleaning services. Hospital-acquired infections are on the rise worldwide, with around 200,000 healthcare-associated infections in Australia alone. States usually outsource commercial hospital cleaning in Perth and other states to comply with health code requirements.
Cross-contamination from patients is one of the leading reasons for hospital-acquired infections. When a patient with an infection touches an object used by another patient, an infection risk is created. Many types of bacteria and viruses can survive on surfaces for long periods after being deposited. As we witnessed across the world during the Coronavirus epidemic cross infection of colds and flu viruses, some of which can be deadly to patients who are already vulnerable with pre-existing conditions, are easily transferable from patient to patient or patient to visitor or medical staff.
Selecting the right professional commercial cleaning company for your facility should depend on a few factors. Check online reviews and research which outfits other commercial premises are using. Ultimately look for a commercial cleaning company that has a good reputation. A reputable service should have proven testimonials from satisfied customers. Also, check their accreditations and certifications within the industry. A professional commercial cleaning company should present a cleaning plan and explain which products and methods they will employ for cleaning. With specific equipment in hospitals, any potential cleaning company should be trained in cleaning these items. It would also be wise to check the cleaner’s insurance policy to see if they are covered by any infections that result as a direct consequence of neglectful cleaning.
Hospitals must adhere to several codes. It is paramount that a professional commercial hospital cleaning company is aware of the codes so that government inspections can be passed from state departments.
With the right cleaning company, patients will feel more comfortable knowing that their environment is clean and sanitary when they visit the facility, and they’ll be more likely to come back for future visits. Staff will be happier working in a clean environment. Visitors will also feel more comfortable visiting their loved ones without fear of infection for themselves or for their family and friends.