CARE OF

UNIT AFTER
PATIENT
DISCHAGRGE
Paul
INTEX
 INTRODUCTION

Care of patient unit is defined as keeping the

patients unit clean and tidy, it also helps to provide
maximum, comfort to the patient. Patients unit is
the area furnished and equipped according to the
need to give adequate care to the patient.
 MEASURES

 Sufficient air movement to evaporate sweats

and favours vascular chamges within the
skin.
 Atmospheric pressure within mans tolerance.
 Provision for disposed of refuse/excetra.
 Removal of dust. Injuries chemicals and
pathogenic bacteria from the atmospheric
air.
 PURPOSE OF UNIT CARE

 To provide comfort to patient

 To prevent cross infection
 To keep the unit clean and neat
 To keep the unit away from microorganisms
 To keep the articles ready for use
 To prolong the life of the articles
 PRINCIPLES OF GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING
 Wear gloves before cleaning the unit
 Use a damp dusting
 Dust with firm and even strokes
 Use disinfectants for cleaning
 Use a brush to clean grooved surface
 Remove albuminous materials such as sputum
with cold water
 Expose cleaned area to sunlight a it helps
destroy bacteria
 DISINFECTION OF THE UNIT
 Disinfectants defined as the agent or solutions used
to kill or destroy the growth of microorganisms.
Disinfectants are the agent that free from infection
the term is usually applied to a chemical or physical
agents kills vegetative forms of microorganisms
 RESPONSIBLITIES OF NURSING
PERSONNEL
 To delegate the responsibilities to otjer
 To supervise the ward cleanliness
 To provide adequate supplies for cleaning
 To make the patients environment safe
 To replace or repair the damage article
 To keep the environment pleasant to promote
comfort of the patient
 To maintain the unit attractive and free from
physical , chemical and biological hazards
 ENVIRONMENT SETTING

 Atmospheric : temperature of 20-22 degree

Celsius is considered comfortable
 Humidity of 40-60% is more suitable
 The room should be well ventilated
 Noise should be minimum as it interferes with
th rest and sleep of the patient .damp dusting
should be done tomaintain the purity of air
 Adequate and artificial light must be provided
 Eliminate unpleasant Odors by maintain
proper cleanliness
 Provide good water supply
 Sewage system must be in working order
 TERMINAL CLEANING OF PATIENT
CARE UNIT
 The sanitation of the bed , bedside cabinet ,
and general area of the patient care unit
with a detergent /germicidal agent after the
patient is discharged or transferred from the
nursing care unit
 Performed at every patient care unit before
the area is prepared for the next patient
 REASONS FOR TERMINAL CLEANING
OF THE PATIENT CARE UNIT
 Prevention of the spread of microorganisms
 Removal of encrusted secretions from framework or
bedside rails
 Removal of residue of body wastes from the mattress
 Deodorizing of the bed frame , mattress and pillow
 GUIDELINESS FOR TERMINAL
CLEANING
 Review wards standard operating procedures (SOP) for
specific procedures
 Use only authorized disinfectant/detergent or germicidal
solution for cleaning
 Check to ensure the bedside cabinet is cleaned of any
valuables belonging to the patient
 Check bed linens for personnel items(dentures, contact
lenses ,money , jewellery etc..)belonging to the patient
 Prevent spread of microorganisms by carefully removing
linen from the bed
 Use caution when cleaning the under frame and bedsprings
 Replace any torn mattress or pillow covers
 Allow the mattress and pillow to air dry thoroughly before
remaking the bed
 Do not attempt to reuse(for another patient)or re sterilize
disposables
 Sterile disposables are considered sterile providing the wrapper is
not broken or torn or the expiration date has not passed