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OT Sterilization

The document outlines the cleaning and sterilization protocols for an operation theatre, detailing procedures for spot cleaning after each case, daily cleaning routines, and weekly and monthly maintenance tasks. It emphasizes the use of specific disinfectants and methods for handling soiled linen, as well as general measures for personnel hygiene. Additionally, it includes guidelines for microbial water testing and air sampling to ensure a sterile environment.

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OT Sterilization

The document outlines the cleaning and sterilization protocols for an operation theatre, detailing procedures for spot cleaning after each case, daily cleaning routines, and weekly and monthly maintenance tasks. It emphasizes the use of specific disinfectants and methods for handling soiled linen, as well as general measures for personnel hygiene. Additionally, it includes guidelines for microbial water testing and air sampling to ensure a sterile environment.

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CLEANING & STERILIZATION OF OPERATION THEATRE

Spot cleaning
• After each case
–OT Table and surface with aldehyde-based
preparations*/any other suitable disinfectant
recommended concentration as per
manufacture’s recommendation
–Floor and sink with detergent (soap)water/
------hospital grade phenyl (black color)
• High touch surfaces in contact with body fluids
such as surgical light, Boyles apparatus, IV
stand, suction canisters, etc.
• Spills management with 1% hypochlorite
solution (small spill) and 10% hypochlorite
solution (large spill i.e. more than 10 ml)

Daily
• Thorough terminal cleaning and disinfection Linen handling
including door handles, light switches, all • Soak blood soiled linen in 0.1% chlorine
surfaces, machine equipments & floor mop solution for 20 minutes
Twice a day • No rinsing of soiled linen in patient care area
or “toilets”
• Floor and sinks with detergent (soap) water/
hospital grade phenyl at fixed times • Dirty NON SOILED linen and blood soiled
linen to be transported and stored separately
• OT table, table tops and surfaces- light
in leak proof bags/containers
shades, almirahs, lockers, trolleys with 2%
aldehyde based preparation/any other suitable
disinfectant
After every cleaning
Thrice a day • Disinfect mops by soaking in water with
Toilets with aldehyde based high level 0.5% hypochlorite solution for 30 minutes.
disinfectants Wash with detergent and water and dry
in sunlight
Weekly • Disinfect buckets and utility gloves with 0.5
• Walls, roofs, floors, furniture and fixtures % hypochlorite solution for 1 minute
thoroughly cleaned/washed • Wash the utility gloves with soap and water
• Fogging with silver nitrate and hydrogen and hang for drying
peroxide. Close OT for at least 1 hour (check • Use separate mop for surfaces and floor
literature on chemical for quantity and duration Separate mops for critical areas
for closure of space). After fogging, do air
sampling after 1-2 hours and keep records.
Fogging is not required for an OT with a HEPA General measures
filtered positive pressure air supply system • Personnel entering OT should wear OT
clothes, cap, mask, and shoes all the time
Monthly • Proper occlusive clothing of OT personnel
• Air sampling should be done on monthly basis including cap, mask, shoes/slippers and
• Air sampling method to be taken by settle plate gown at the time of surgery
method/other air sampling methods • Clean and blood soiled linen to be
• Random swab sample from surfaces and transported and stored separately
disinfected areas • Bio medical waste management in OT as
per guideline
Every 3 months • Frequent cleaning of AC filters
Microbial water testing to be done every 3 months
and when source changed/major repairs in supply *Aldehyde based preparation – are recommended by
guidelines for implementation of Kayakalp. Subject to
system/water related outbreak suspected availability in the hospital.
Version 2022

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