GW Nursing Simulation Reopening Plan
The George Washington University School of Nursing values a high quality educational experience. During this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus outbreak), the creation of a safe learning environment for learners, faculty, and staff of the George Washington University School of Nursing Simulation and Innovation Learning Center is the first priority. The Simulation and Innovation Learning Center wants to provide high quality, high fidelity, nursing simulation and lab activities in an environment conducive to learning that maintains the standards of best practice for simulation and safety during the COVID-19 restrictions.
The George Washington University School of Nursing values a high quality educational experience. During this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus outbreak), the creation of a safe learning environment for learners, faculty, and staff of the George Washington University School of Nursing Simulation and Innovation Learning Center is the first priority. The Simulation and Innovation Learning Center wants to provide high quality, high fidelity, nursing simulation and lab activities in an environment conducive to learning that maintains the standards of best practice for simulation and safety during the COVID-19 restrictions.
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COVID-19<br />
Re-opening <strong>Plan</strong><br />
APPENDIX A: CLEANING AND<br />
DISINFECTION GUIDELINES<br />
“Cleaning is defined as wiping surfaces to remove dirt, grime, and germs from the focused<br />
areas. However, germs can also be moved from one surface to another if the same cleaning<br />
tool is used. Unlike cleaning, disinfecting uses chemicals to eliminate germs from focused<br />
surfaces. Disinfection is defined as using chemicals, for example, EPA-registered<br />
disinfectants, to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces<br />
or remove germs but kills germs on a surface after cleaning and can further lower the risk of<br />
spreading infection.” (Bryant, 2020 pg. 4.)<br />
All equipment and high-touch surfaces to include: task trainers, simulators, IV pumps,<br />
laptops, mobile workstations, over bed tables, bedside dressers, counter tops, telephones,<br />
Pyxis, bed rails, headboards, wheel chairs, bedside commodes, stretchers, door handles,<br />
oxygen devices, and all touched surfaces will be cleaned with a disinfecting wipe prior to the<br />
start of each class session. All simulators and task trainers will be cleaned with soap and<br />
water on a weekly basis.<br />
Linens will be sprayed between class sessions with a disinfecting spray and will be removed<br />
for professional laundering on an as needed basis.<br />
<strong>GW</strong>U environmental services will provide daily cleaning of floors, sinks, countertops and<br />
doorknobs, light switches, and additional hard surfaces under their oversite.<br />
During cleaning and disinfection, individuals should wear gloves, follow the manufacture's<br />
recommendations for the disinfectant, dispose of gloves after cleaning, and wash hands with<br />
soap and water for 20 seconds upon completion.<br />
Individuals should refrain from shaking dirty laundry, sharing personal items, and using<br />
disinfecting wipes on skin, and mixing cleaning agents. Never mix bleach with another<br />
cleaning agent.<br />
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