Chlor-Clean Tablets Training Presentation
Summary
TLDRThe video script outlines the Department of Health's guidance on environmental disinfection using chlorine-based cleaning agents. It introduces 'Crawl Clean Chlorine,' a solution that cleans and disinfects simultaneously, saving time and improving efficiency. The script provides detailed instructions on preparing, using, and disposing of the solution, emphasizing safety, proper ventilation, and protective measures. It also addresses the disinfection of blood spills and the importance of not mixing the solution with other chemicals. The effectiveness of 'Claw Clean Solutions' is highlighted, with independent testing confirming its ability to kill harmful microorganisms, making it suitable for various disinfection tasks in healthcare settings.
Takeaways
- 🧼 Chlorine-based cleaning agents are recommended for environmental disinfection during outbreaks, with a strength of 1000 parts per million available chlorine.
- 🧽 Cleaning and disinfection are different processes; cleaning removes dirt and some microorganisms, while disinfection destroys harmful microorganisms.
- 💧 Traditional disinfection involved a three-step process: cleaning surfaces, rinsing detergent residues, and wiping with a chlorine solution.
- 🔝 The introduction of chlorine tablets containing a surfactant simplifies the disinfection process by combining cleaning and disinfection in one step.
- 📝 Always read the instructions provided with the chlorine tablets and wear protective gear when preparing and using the solution.
- 🌡️ Prepare the chlorine solution with cold water to avoid a strong, unpleasant smell and potential irritation.
- ⏱️ Allow the tablets to dissolve for 10 to 12 minutes and ensure the solution is mixed gently and remains active for 24 hours.
- 📋 Use a disinfectant wipe or a chart to record when the solution was made to ensure freshness.
- 🧹 Apply the solution with disposable cloths or mops and avoid rinsing off after cleaning, except for specific cases where metal surfaces are exposed.
- 🚮 Dispose of used cloths and mop heads according to clinical waste policies and always wash hands after handling.
- 🛡️ Claw clean solutions are proven to kill harmful microorganisms and are not suitable for disinfecting blood spills, which require a different procedure.
- ⚠️ Do not mix claw clean solutions with other chemicals and store the tablets and prepared solution safely, away from patients and the public.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the Department of Health's guidance on environmental disinfection and decontamination during outbreaks?
-The purpose is to provide a method for using chlorine-based cleaning agents at a strength of 1000 parts per million for effective environmental disinfection and decontamination to combat harmful microorganisms during outbreaks.
What is the difference between cleaning and disinfection as mentioned in the script?
-Cleaning involves the removal of dirt, grease, detritus, and some microorganisms but does not kill them. Disinfection, on the other hand, is the process that destroys harmful microorganisms.
Why was the traditional three-stage disinfection process considered time-consuming and tedious?
-The traditional process involved cleaning surfaces with detergent and water, rinsing away detergent residues, and then disinfecting with a chlorine solution, which was labor-intensive and often not performed properly.
How do chlorine tablets with a special surfactant improve the disinfection process?
-Chlorine tablets with a special surfactant dissolve in water to create a solution that cleans and disinfects simultaneously, saving time and improving the efficiency of the disinfection process.
What precautions should be taken when preparing the chlorine solution?
-One should read the instructions, improve ventilation, wear a protective apron and gloves, check the expiry date on the chlorine tablets, and use only cold water to dissolve the tablets to avoid a strong unpleasant smell.
How long does the prepared chlorine solution remain active for use?
-The prepared chlorine solution remains active for 24 hours, so it should be freshly made up every day.
What should be recorded on the 'Clau clean makeup chart'?
-The time and day when the chlorine solution was made up should be recorded on the 'Clau clean makeup chart' to ensure the freshness of the solution.
How should the chlorine solution be applied to clean and disinfect surfaces?
-The solution should be applied with disposable cloths or mops to clean surfaces, floors, or equipment, leaving them clean and moist but not wet. The surfaces should then air dry without rinsing off the solution.
What should be done with used cloths or disposable mop heads after cleaning?
-Used cloths or disposable mop heads should be discarded into the clinical waste stream according to the trust policy, and reusable mop heads should be sent to the laundry.
How do Clau clean solutions perform in independent laboratory testing?
-Clau clean solutions have been proven to effectively kill harmful microorganisms, including MRSA, other staphylococci, GRE, enterococci, E. coli, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella, fungi, and viruses like norovirus, as well as bacterial spores like Clostridium difficile.
What is the recommended procedure for disinfecting blood spills as per the Department of Health and Health and Safety Executive guidelines?
-The recommended procedure is to disinfect the spill with chlorine at 10,000 parts per million, mop up the liquid with paper towels, and discard it as clinical waste. The area should then be properly disinfected using disinfectant wipes or a Clau clean solution.
Outlines
🧼 Chlorine-Based Cleaning and Disinfection Process
This paragraph outlines the Department of Health's guidance on environmental disinfection during outbreaks, emphasizing the use of chlorine-based cleaning agents at 1000 parts per million. It distinguishes between cleaning, which removes dirt and some microorganisms, and disinfection, which destroys harmful microorganisms. The traditional three-stage disinfection process is described as time-consuming and often not done properly. The introduction of chlorine tablets with a surfactant allows for a simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting solution, improving efficiency. Safety precautions, such as wearing protective gear and checking expiry dates, are highlighted, along with instructions for making up the solution with cold water and ensuring it is freshly prepared daily.
🚫 Precautions and Proper Use of Chlorine Solutions
The second paragraph focuses on the proper use of chlorine solutions to avoid irritation and ensure effective disinfection. It advises against using chlorine in spray bottles due to the risk of aerosol formation. After cleaning, surfaces should air dry without rinsing, as the solution is safe for various materials but can corrode exposed metal if the protective layer is damaged. The paragraph also details the disposal of used cleaning materials and solutions, emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene after tasks are completed. It mentions the effectiveness of the solution against various harmful microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, and provides guidance on disinfecting blood spills and body fluid spills.
📘 Storage, Usage, and Additional Guidance on Chlorine Solutions
The final paragraph provides guidance on the storage of chlorine tablets and the safe handling of the prepared solution. It clarifies that the solution does not require locked storage but should be kept out of public reach. The paragraph also addresses potential bleaching effects on natural fibers and provides reassurance for modern hospital fabrics. It advises on when to consult with supervisors or infection prevention teams regarding the use of the solution. Instructional materials such as posters, charts, and reminder cards are mentioned as available resources. The paragraph concludes by emphasizing the time-saving and efficiency-improving benefits of the solution for various cleaning scenarios in healthcare settings.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Chlorine-based cleaning agents
💡Cleaning vs. Disinfection
💡Surfactant
💡Dilution
💡Disinfection process
💡Protective equipment
💡Expiration date
💡Ventilation
💡Disposal
💡Corrosion
💡Independent laboratory testing
Highlights
Department of Health guidance recommends using chlorine-based cleaning agents at a strength of 1000 parts per million for environmental disinfection during outbreaks.
The distinction between cleaning and disinfection is clarified, with cleaning removing dirt and some microorganisms, but not necessarily killing them, while disinfection destroys harmful microorganisms.
Traditional disinfection process involved three stages: cleaning with detergent, rinsing to remove detergent residues, and disinfecting with a chlorine solution.
Crawl clean chlorine tablets contain a surfactant compatible with chlorine, allowing for a simultaneous cleaning and disinfecting solution.
Instructions emphasize the importance of reading the provided materials and improving ventilation when preparing and using disinfectant solutions.
Protective measures such as wearing an apron and gloves are mandatory when handling chlorine disinfectant solutions.
Chlorine tablets should be used before their expiry date and only with cold water to prevent a strong unpleasant smell.
The preparation of the disinfectant solution involves dissolving one tablet per liter of cold water and allowing it to dissolve for 10 to 12 minutes.
Once tablets have dissolved, the solution must be properly mixed and remains active for 24 hours, requiring daily preparation.
The disinfectant solution should be stored in a cool place, away from heat sources and out of patient access.
Disposable cloths or mops should be used for cleaning with the solution, and surfaces should be left moist but not wet after cleaning.
Claw clean solutions do not require rinsing off after cleaning and are safe for various surfaces including stainless steel and chrome.
For items with chipped or worn enamel or chrome, a 15-minute contact time with the solution is recommended before rinsing with fresh water.
Used cloths or mop heads should be discarded according to clinical waste policies, and hands should be washed after handling.
Claw clean solutions have been independently tested and proven effective against a range of harmful microorganisms, including MRSA, E. coli, and other bacteria and fungi.
Special disinfection guidance is provided for blood spills, requiring a higher concentration of chlorine and subsequent cleaning with paper towels.
Claw clean solutions are not suitable for disinfecting blood spills and should not be mixed with other chemicals or cleaning products.
The made-up solution does not require locked storage but should be kept out of sight from patients or the public.
Chlorine solutions may bleach natural fibers but are unlikely to affect modern fabric coverings with a high proportion of man-made fibers.
Instruction posters, makeup wall charts, and reminder cards are available for staff to ensure proper use of claw clean solutions.
Transcripts
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Department of Health guidance for
general environmental disinfection and
decontamination of the environment
during outbreaks is to use chlorine
based cleaning agents at a strength of
1000 parts per million available
chlorine in this context it is important
to remember the difference between
cleaning and disinfection cleaning is
the removal of dirt grease detritus and
some microorganisms but cleaning does
not kill microorganisms disinfection is
the destruction of microorganisms that
are harmful to us but disinfectants do
not necessarily clean in the days before
we developed crawl clean chlorine
disinfection of the environment
consisted of a three-stage process first
cleaning the surfaces with detergent and
water then rinsing away all detergent
residues which would otherwise
inactivate the chlorine and thirdly
disinfecting the area by wiping all over
it again with the chlorine solution this
process was both time-consuming and
tedious and for those reasons it was
rarely done properly chlorine tablets
contain a special surfactant a detergent
like chemical that is compatible with
the chlorine so that they dissolve in
water to make a solution that will both
clean and disinfect at the same time
thus chlorine saves on cleaning time and
considerably improves the efficiency of
the disinfection process
before you start read the instruction
poster or reminder card supplied free of
charge from the guest medical offices
wherever possible improve ventilation in
the area where you make up the solution
and where it will be used always wear
protective apron and gloves
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always check the expiry date on the tub
of chlorine tablets only use the
dedicated chlorine diluted to make up
the solution note for decontamination of
large areas or in outbreak situations a
5 liter die liter is available as well
as the standard 2 liter dilute ER check
that the cult app is running cold and
then fill the die later to the
appropriate fill line the special
surfactant or cleaning agent in chlorine
is designed to clean surfaces using cold
water so never use hot or even warm
water to dissolve the tablets because it
will make the chlorine smell
unpleasantly strong this may not affect
you but others may be less tolerant add
one claw clean tablet for each liter of
cold water in the dilute err
and replace the cap loosely set the dye
litre to one side and allow the tablets
to dissolve don't forget to replace the
lid on the tablet container this may
take as much as 10 to 12 minutes so it
may be a good idea to make up the
solution first thing in the morning
before you are likely to need it in some
hospitals the night staff make up the
solution before they go off shift so
that it is ready for the day staff when
they start work once the tablets have
dissolved the solution must be properly
mixed screw the cap down tightly and mix
very gently by inverting the diluted two
or three times do not shake the dilute
to mix this solution will now remain
active for 24 hours so it is important
to ensure that it is freshly made up
every day use the guest claw clean
makeup chart to record the time and day
when the solution was made up to use the
claw clean solution pour it from the
dilute er into your bowl or bucket only
pour as much as you need for the current
task and keep the remaining solution in
the die liter for future use
keep the made up solution in a cool
place away from windows and radiators
avoid areas where patients can access it
use the solution with disposable cloths
or mops to clean surfaces floors or
equipment
leave surface is clean and moist but not
wet never use coal or clean or similar
products in a spray bottle because it
will create fine aerosol droplets of
liquid chlorine in the area of work that
can cause irritation to the eyes nose
and throat once surfaces are clean they
will be disinfected as well allow them
to air dry as a general rule you do not
need to rinse off the solution after
cleaning for example claw clean
solutions will not corrode stainless
steel chrome or enamel frames such as
commodes or bed frames neither will it
harm mattress covers properly sealed
wood or flooring surfaces however on
items where the outer covering of enamel
or Chrome has been chipped or worn away
the solution will cause corrosion to the
base metal that is exposed in such
circumstances after 15 minutes contact
time only rinse off those exposed metal
areas with clean fresh water
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and then dry carefully with paper towels
if you leave moisture behind the area
will rust discard all cloths or
disposable mop heads into the clinical
waste stream according to your trust
policy reusable mop heads should be sent
to the laundry when discarding used or
time expired cloth clean solutions
always flush the sluice or sink both
before and after discarding to avoid
unintentional mixing with other
chemicals left in the trap or poured
down afterwards
keep the dye later and cap safe for the
next use
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remove your apron and gloves last of all
and discard them into the clinical waste
stream according to your trust policy
now wash your hands and dry them
carefully claw clean Solutions have been
proven by independent laboratory testing
using European norm standards to
effectively kill the microorganisms that
are harmful to us including Mrs a and
other staphylococci GRE and other
enterococci cola forms including ecoli
Pseudomonas and Klebsiella funghi
testing done on Candida albicans and
Canada our Asst viruses including
norovirus bacterial spores Clostridium
difficile for more details about these
standards and how they benefit you
please contact our scientific support
staff via our offices or through our
website
Clau clean solutions are not suitable to
be used to disinfect blood spells
guidance provided by the Department of
Health and the Health and Safety
Executive for this procedure is to
disinfect the spill with chlorine at
10,000 parts per million first and then
mop up the liquid with paper towels and
discard as clinical waste this procedure
can be performed safely using has tap
products or the guest biohazard wipe
pack for spills of body fluids not
observably stained with blood guidance
is that the liquid should be absorbed
with a suitable material such as paper
towels or use the guests urine and vomit
spill pack and discard as clinical waste
first the area should be properly
disinfected afterwards using the
disinfectant wipe provided in a spill
pack or a claw clean solution as shown
earlier in this presentation
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remember never mix claw clean solutions
with any other chemicals or any type of
cleaning products never use hot or even
warm water to dilute claw clean tablets
always store the tablets according to
safety regulations the made up solution
does not need to be stored in a locked
cupboard the CLP hazard warnings do not
apply to the made up solution however it
should be kept away from areas where
patients or members of the public may
see or take it
chlorine solutions are likely to bleach
natural fibers such as clothing but
modern fabric coverings for hospital
chairs that contain a high proportion of
man-made fibers are unlikely to be badly
affected if you are not sure try the
solution on a surface that is not
normally visible when the item is in use
if you are not sure about when you
should use the claw clean solution check
with your supervisor or contact a member
of the infection prevention team
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instruction posters makeup wall charts
and handy reminder cards for new members
of staff are available direct from the
guest medical offices or through your
infection prevention team
Clau clean solutions save you time and
improve the efficiency of disinfection
when performing terminal cleans outbreak
cleans isolation cleans equipment
disinfection and general environmental
disinfection
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