Chlor-Clean Tablets Training Presentation

Summary

The 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

00:00

🧼 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.

05:06

🚫 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.

10:09

📘 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.

Keywords

💡Chlorine-based cleaning agents

Chlorine-based cleaning agents are solutions that contain chlorine as the active ingredient for disinfection. In the video, these agents are specified to be used at a strength of 1000 parts per million available chlorine, emphasizing their importance in environmental disinfection during outbreaks. The script mentions that these agents are crucial for both cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, which is central to the video's theme of effective outbreak management.

💡Cleaning vs. Disinfection

The video clearly distinguishes between 'cleaning' and 'disinfection'. Cleaning is defined as the removal of dirt, grease, and some microorganisms, but it does not kill them. Disinfection, on the other hand, is the process that destroys harmful microorganisms. This distinction is vital for understanding the comprehensive approach to environmental hygiene discussed in the video.

💡Surfactant

A surfactant is a detergent-like chemical that helps in the cleaning process by reducing the surface tension of water, allowing it to mix with oils and dirt, thus facilitating their removal. In the context of the video, chlorine tablets contain a special surfactant that is compatible with chlorine, enabling the solution to clean and disinfect simultaneously, which is a key innovation highlighted in the script.

💡Dilution

Dilution refers to the process of mixing a concentrated solution with water to achieve a desired strength or concentration. The script instructs on how to properly dilute chlorine tablets to make a disinfecting solution, emphasizing the importance of using cold water to prevent the release of strong chlorine odors and ensuring the effectiveness of the disinfectant.

💡Disinfection process

The video outlines a three-stage disinfection process that includes cleaning surfaces with detergent and water, rinsing away detergent residues, and then disinfecting with a chlorine solution. This process is highlighted as being time-consuming and tedious, which is why the introduction of chlorine tablets is presented as an efficiency improvement.

💡Protective equipment

The script stresses the importance of wearing protective equipment such as aprons and gloves when handling chlorine solutions. This is a crucial safety measure to prevent skin and respiratory irritation, illustrating the video's emphasis on safety during disinfection procedures.

💡Expiration date

Checking the expiration date on chlorine tablets is mentioned in the script as an important step to ensure the effectiveness of the disinfectant. Expired chemicals may lose their potency, which is critical to consider in maintaining the high standards of disinfection discussed in the video.

💡Ventilation

The script advises improving ventilation when preparing and using chlorine solutions. Proper ventilation helps to disperse any potentially harmful fumes and maintain air quality, which is essential for the safety of those working in the disinfected area.

💡Disposal

The video provides instructions on the proper disposal of used cleaning materials and expired solutions, emphasizing the need to follow trust policies and safety regulations. This includes flushing the sluice or sink before and after discarding to prevent chemical mixing, which is an important aspect of maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.

💡Corrosion

The script warns that chlorine solutions can cause corrosion on exposed metal surfaces if the protective enamel or chrome is chipped or worn away. This is an important consideration when using chlorine for disinfection, as it relates to the maintenance of equipment and infrastructure in healthcare settings.

💡Independent laboratory testing

The video mentions that the disinfectant solutions have been tested by independent laboratories to ensure their effectiveness against harmful microorganisms. This testing is conducted according to European norm standards, which adds credibility to the product's claims and is a key point in the video's message about the reliability of the disinfection method.

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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