EQUIPMENTTeam members participate in orientation prior to their first shift and receive continuing education on service delivery standards, client-centered care approaches, and best practices. Training includes mandatory modules, hands-on practice, competency validation, and annual refreshers. Educ
CLEANINGYour role in the IPAC program includes performing hand hygiene before/after client contact, using appropriate PPE based on precautions, following cleaning protocols, safely handling sharps and biohazardous waste, reporting infections/outbreaks to IPAC/manager immediately, participating in
MAINTENANCEThe Director, Project Manager, and/or Director of Support Services or Environmental Services Supervisor will notify the Infection Control (IC) representative and Health and Safety Coordinator of any new construction/renovation/maintenance project so that they are included in the planning,
STORAGEStorage shelves and carts will be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
INSPECTIONPractices are monitored internally and externally. For example, the medication record is 'maintained as verification. or to identify a missed medication, to trigger the completion of an incident report'.
MOPSMops in healthcare practice involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
CLOTHSCloths in healthcare practice involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
CARTSPPE (personal protective equipment including gloves, masks, gowns, eye protection) is located in designated PPE stations on each unit, typically near the entrance and at point-of-care locations. PPE caddies or carts are positioned outside client/patient rooms and in high-traffic areas for
REPLACEMENTMaintenance includes: routine inspection schedule, preventive maintenance, cleaning protocols, documentation of checks, repair procedures, replacement criteria, tracking of equipment history, and compliance with manufacturer recommendations.
ORGANIZATIONClient self-referrals are triaged using our initial screening tool. Referrals from organizations include clinical info and may have different priority pathways. Both are logged, acknowledged within 2 business days, and followed up with intake assessment.
