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Policies and Procedures on Infection Control
Appendix C

12. Transfer out of MRSA / MRO patients to other wards :

a. The ward staff should be informed about the multi-resistant organism infection so
that preparation can be made for isolation.

b. Infection control nurse should be informed.

13. Terminal cleaning of segregation area.
a. When segregation area becomes vacant, thorough cleaning of surfaces, floors
and walls should be carried out using a detergent ( eg. Savonna) by environment
service staff.

b. After use by an infected patient, incubator/ cot and ventilator are taken to the general
cleaning area. Equipment used by infected patients should be cleaned last. Bacterial
filters from incubator and ventilators are to be changed. Terminal cleaning to be
done before use of equipment by another patient.

Table 1: Methods for cleaning and disinfection in the NICU

Method of cleaning and disinfection

Item Detergent and Alcohol Hypochlorite Hot machine CSSD
water followed wash
by drying

General ward areas Yes

Sinks and dispenser Yes
Cotside equipment Yes

Mobile equipment Yes
Incubator
(Change weekly) Yes
Scanner Heads Use disinfection as recommended by the manufacturer

Baby clothes Yes
Suctions jars Yes

Body fluid spillage Yes

Terminal disinfection Yes

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