Checklist for terminal cleaning and decontamination of Ebola Care Facilities

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Step-by-step terminal cleaning checklist for safe Ebola care facility decontamination.

• Wear recommended personal protective equipment (PPE)

  Put on gloves, impermeable gown, eye protection, and a respirator or mask per facility rules.

• Seal the room and restrict access

  Close doors, post ‘do not enter’ signs, and limit entry to essential staff only.

• Ensure adequate ventilation during and after cleaning

  Increase fresh air where possible and avoid recirculating air without filters.

• Remove visible waste and contaminated linens

  Gather blood-soiled items and other contaminated materials for safe handling.

• Bag contaminated linens separately

  Place linens into leak-proof bags without shaking or excessive handling.

• Seal and label waste bags

  Tie or seal bags and mark them as biohazard per facility rules.

• Handle sharps and medical devices per protocol

  Place sharps in puncture-resistant containers and tag reusable devices for reprocessing.

• Pre-clean surfaces to remove blood and body fluids

  Wipe up and remove organic material before applying disinfectant.

• Apply an approved disinfectant and allow full contact time

  Use facility-approved products and follow manufacturer instructions for concentration and time.

• Clean high-touch and patient-contact surfaces last

  Work from cleaner areas toward most contaminated zones to avoid recontamination.

• Soak or send reusable medical equipment for sterilization

  Follow equipment reprocessing steps and transport items in sealed containers.

• Decontaminate reusable cleaning tools or discard single-use items

  Clean mop heads, buckets, and cloths with disinfectant or use disposable supplies.

• Transport sealed waste to secure storage following biohazard rules

  Move waste carefully to the designated holding area for safe disposal.

• Perform a final inspection and record cleaning details

  Check surfaces visually, sign the log, and note products and staff names.

• Remove and safely dispose PPE, then perform hand hygiene

  Doff PPE carefully to avoid contamination and wash or sanitise hands immediately.

• Allow room downtime per facility policy before reuse

  Wait the required interval after disinfection before admitting new patients.

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