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Clean and safe environment

Clean and safe environment

Guidance,
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This resource outlines processes to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in healthcare, including aged care. It provides guidance on infection control, environmental cleaning, and staff training to reduce risks and make sure high-quality care. The document also covers responding to environmental risks, maintaining equipment, and infection prevention practices. 

Author
Australian Commission On Safety And Quality In Health Care
Key Theme
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Environment
Standard
4: The Environment
Outcomes
4.1b: Environment – services delivered other than in the individual’s home
Clean and safe environment