Hospital housekeeping services
HOSPITAL HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
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Introduction
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We are very well known about this that the first
impression is the last impression and prolongs till the end
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A patient entering first time to the hospital
having a neat & clean environment gives
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An aesthetic feeling
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Takes away half of his misery
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Increase his confidence on the hospital
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Housekeeping services
includes the activities such as
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Cleanliness of the hospital
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Maintenance of a healthy environment
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Good sanitation services
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Keeping the hospital premises free from
pollution
Objectives
of Housekeeping
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To impart hygienic environment
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To meet the expectations of the community
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To maintain a high standard of the hospital
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To give happy, healthy, safe & pollution
free environment
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General sanitation, cleanliness and
comfortable environment
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Ensuring safety of staff, patients and
relatives
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Proper record keeping and feedback
Components
of Housekeeping
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Proper disposal of BMW
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Hospital Infection Control
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Pest, rodent and odor control
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Proper sewerage disposal
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Sanitation & Cleanliness
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Adequate water supply
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Greenery Comfort
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Clean Toilets
Results
of Good Housekeeping Services
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Patient satisfaction
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Prevent and control infection
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Reduce ALOS
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Enhance Public relation
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More visits of patient
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Increase popularity
Manpower
Planning
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Criteria
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Number of shifts
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Types of sanitary equipment to be used
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Amount of traffic movement
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Knowledge & Skill of housekeeping staff
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Linen management
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Types of Cleaning agents used
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Transport of BMW
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Staffing
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100 bedded hospital = 14
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200 bedded hospital = 25
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300 bedded hospital = 45
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400 bedded hospital = 65
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500 bedded hospital = 70
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700 bedded hospital = 80
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Training needs on
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Cleaning and its benefits
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Equipment's handling
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Use of reagent
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Personal protection
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Methods of mopping
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Personal hygiene & health examination
Cleaning
Agents Used
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Examples
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Water
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Soap
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Ammonia
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Methylated Spirit
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Turpentine
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HCL
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Phenyl
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Carbon tetrachloride
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Selection Criteria
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Mild in nature
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Good quality
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Bactericidal
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Wide microbe spectrum
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Pleasant odor
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Non Corrosive
Area
to be Cleaned
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Floor, Walls & Fans
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AC, Refrigerator & Machines
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Sinks, Buckets, Window pans, Door & Mats
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Toilets, Mirrors & Basin Pots
Quality
Control Indicators
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Patient comments
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Visitors appreciation
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HAI cases
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Extent of Pest & Rodent control
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Clean & dry linens
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Visual effects
Challenges
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Low priority
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Overcrowding
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Financial constraints
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Unwilling supervision
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Manpower shortage
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Lack of awareness
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