VA Pittsburgh Healthcare SystemVA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Laura Morris BS MT, ASCPLaura Morris BS MT, ASCP

Infection Control PractitionerInfection Control Practitioner

Candace Cunningham,Candace Cunningham, RN RN

MRSA Prevention Coordinator MRSA Prevention Coordinator

Andrew AllenAndrew Allen

Housekeeping AideHousekeeping Aide

Infection Prevention EMS Patient Shower Checklist

Created by EMS and Infection Control staff

Daily Cleaning Items:

• shower curtain rod• patient rails• patient shower• floor

For room turnover, cleanall daily items and:

• shower walls• shower curtain

Infection Prevention EMS Patient Bathroom Checklist

Created by EMS and Infection Control staff

Daily Cleaning Items:

• light fixture• mirror• hand soap dispenser• paper towel dispenser• sink• shelf• picture• nurse call button• rails• toilet

For room turnover, cleanall daily items and:

• walls

Daily cleaning items:

• sink• light fixture• top of wall closet• TV• clock• walls – spot clean• heating unit• window sill• floor• red trash can

Infection Prevention EMS Patient Room Checklist

Created by EMS and Infection Control staff

For room turnover, clean all daily items and:

• mattress, pillow, footboard and entire frame• over-bed tray, including:

• shelves• mirrors• area under mirror• tracks (that top slides on)• base of stand

• telephone receiver, cord and cradle• nurse call button and cord• bedside nightstand, including inside drawers and handle grip on each side• wall closet, inside and out• blood pressure cuff and fixture• instrument panel above bed• furniture: chairs and foot rests• patient guidebook and holder