Longstone Hospital, Armagh - Regulation and Quality Improvement ...

16. The ward manager should ensure the canister of the suction
machine is repaired or replaced and that the correct
disposable liners are available.
17. Staff should ensure blood spills are cleaned immediately.
18. The ward manager in conjunction with the other two ward
manager should review and agree responsibilities with
regard to the shared treatment room.
19. The trust need to ensure that hygiene facilities and their
components are in place and accessible to both patients and
staff.
20. The ward manager needs to ensure the correct PPE is
available, and free from the risk of contamination.
21. The ward manager needs to ensure that nursing staff are up
to date with cleaning and decontamination practices
including dilution rates.
22. Information for staff should be displayed on the correct
dilution rates.
23. Staff should be issued with personal protective footwear.
24. The support services manager should ensure that cleaning
equipment is clean, fit for purpose and in line with trust
colour coding guidelines.
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