Cleaning and Disinfecting Environmental Surfaces

Cleaning and disinfecting are two key aspects of environmental cleansing in any healthcare setting. While they can be used alone to remove most pathogens, it is important to note that cleaning and disinfecting are not intended to remove all pathogens in the same way that sterilization does. However, routine cleaning of environmental surfaces can prevent the spread of some disease and serves as a first step in patient safety. This course is designed for anyone who works in a healthcare setting and may come into contact with the environmental setting, including health care works, office staff, and janitorial staff.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the importance of cleaning and disinfecting environmental surfaces

• Understand when and how to clean surfaces

• Understand when and how to disinfect surfaces