Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:52:38 GMT

Current Revision posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:52:38 AM

Theatre Cleaning (to be done daily)
Please sign and date once completed

TASK	INITIAL	DATE
Clean all walls and surfaces including blinds and air conditioning unit. Safe 4-10 mls in 1 litre water.
Clean table - pay extra attention to rubber mat, sides, underside and pedals (safe 4). Make sure heat mat and operating light are also cleaned.
Remove everything from GA trolley, clean and replace bedding & ensure the following stocked: Reservoir bags sizes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sandbag Oesophageal stethoscopes (various sizes) Stethoscope & oesophageal stethoscope earpiece Thermometer Catgut ( 5m, 4m, 3.5m & 3m) Nylon (3m & 2m) Leg ties RED (more than 2) ALL of the above must be wiped over with cleaned before replacing
Stock up draws All suture materials must be stocked Swabs - Lap and normal Tissue glue Penrose drains (only T2)
Stock up radio cupboard Histology pots (various sizes) Gloves Opsite spray
Ensure all cupboards are tidy Kits organised Drapes organised and stocked up
Clean all glass - Windows and doors.
Wipe over drip stand and multiparameter machine (even if not used).
TOP UP ISOFLOW
Sweep and mop flows - move table to clean underneath.

Prepared by VetNurse.co.uk V1 29/9/2023

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Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:36:31 GMT

Revision 8 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:36:31 AM

Theatre Cleaning (to be done daily)
Please sign and date once completed

TASK	INITIAL	DATE
Clean all walls and surfaces including blinds and air conditioning unit. Safe 4-10 mls in 1 litre water.
Clean table - pay extra attention to rubber mat, sides, underside and pedals (safe 4). Make sure heat mat and operating light are also cleaned.
Remove everything from GA trolley, clean and replace bedding & ensure the following stocked: Reservoir bags sizes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sandbag Oesophageal stethoscopes (various sizes) Stethoscope & oesophageal stethoscope earpiece Thermometer Catgut ( 5m, 4m, 3.5m & 3m) Nylon (3m & 2m) Leg ties RED (more than 2) ALL of the above must be wiped over with cleaned before replacing
Stock up draws All suture materials must be stocked Swabs - Lap and normal Tissue glue Penrose drains (only T2)
Stock up radio cupboard Histology pots (various sizes) Gloves Opsite spray
Ensure all cupboards are tidy Kits organised Drapes organised and stocked up
Clean all glass - Windows and doors.
Wipe over drip stand and multiparameter machine (even if not used).
TOP UP ISOFLOW
Sweep and mop flows - move table to clean underneath.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:35:46 GMT

Revision 7 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:35:46 AM

Theatre Cleaning (to be done daily)
Please sign and date once completed

TASK	INITIAL	DATE
Clean all walls and surfaces including blinds and air conditioning unit. Safe 4-10 mls in 1 litre water.
Clean table - pay extra attention to rubber mat, sides, underside and pedals (safe 4). Make sure heat mat and operating light are also cleaned.
Remove everything from GA trolley, clean and replace bedding & ensure the following stocked: Reservoir bags sizes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sandbag Oesophageal stethoscopes (various sizes) Stethoscope & oesophageal stethoscope earpiece Thermometer Catgut ( 5m, 4m, 3.5m & 3m) Nylon (3m & 2m) Leg ties RED (more than 2) ALL of the above must be wiped over with cleaned before replacing
Stock up draws All suture materials must be stocked Swabs - Lap and normal Tissue glue Penrose drains (only T2)
Stock up radio cupboard Histology pots (various sizes) Gloves Opsite spray
Ensure all cupboards are tidy Kits organised Drapes organised and stocked up
Clean all glass - Windows and doors.
Wipe over drip stand and multiparameter machine (even if not used).
TOP UP ISOFLOW
Sweep and mop flows - move table to clean underneath.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:35:10 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:35:10 AM

Theatre Cleaning (to be done daily)
Please sign and date once completed

TASK	INITIAL	DATE
Clean all walls and surfaces including blinds and air conditioning unit. Safe 4-10 mls in 1 litre water.
Clean table - pay extra attention to rubber mat, sides, underside and pedals (safe 4). Make sure heat mat and operating light are also cleaned.
Remove everything from GA trolley, clean and replace bedding & ensure the following stocked: Reservoir bags sizes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sandbag Oesophageal stethoscopes (various sizes) Stethoscope & oesophageal stethoscope earpiece Thermometer Catgut ( 5m, 4m, 3.5m & 3m) Nylon (3m & 2m) Leg ties RED (more than 2) ALL of the above must be wiped over with cleaned before replacing
Stock up draws All suture materials must be stocked Swabs - Lap and normal Tissue glue Penrose drains (only T2)
Stock up radio cupboard Histology pots (various sizes) Gloves Opsite spray
Ensure all cupboards are tidy Kits organised Drapes organised and stocked up
Clean all glass - Windows and doors.
Wipe over drip stand and multiparameter machine (even if not used).
TOP UP ISOFLOW
Sweep and mop flows - move table to clean underneath.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:34:47 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:34:47 AM

Theatre Cleaning (to be done daily)
Please sign and date once completed

TASK	INITIAL	DATE
Clean all walls and surfaces including blinds and air conditioning unit. Safe 4-10 mls in 1 litre water.
Clean table - pay extra attention to rubber mat, sides, underside and pedals (safe 4). Make sure heat mat and operating light are also cleaned.
Remove everything from GA trolley, clean and replace bedding & ensure the following stocked: Reservoir bags sizes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sandbag Oesophageal stethoscopes (various sizes) Stethoscope & oesophageal stethoscope earpiece Thermometer Catgut ( 5m, 4m, 3.5m & 3m) Nylon (3m & 2m) Leg ties RED (more than 2) ALL of the above must be wiped over with cleaned before replacing
Stock up draws All suture materials must be stocked Swabs - Lap and normal Tissue glue Penrose drains (only T2)
Stock up radio cupboard Histology pots (various sizes) Gloves Opsite spray
Ensure all cupboards are tidy Kits organised Drapes organised and stocked up
Clean all glass - Windows and doors.
Wipe over drip stand and multiparameter machine (even if not used).
TOP UP ISOFLOW
Sweep and mop flows - move table to clean underneath.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:33:05 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:33:05 AM

TASK	INITIAL	DATE
Clean all walls and surfaces including blinds and air conditioning unit. Safe 4-10 mls in 1 litre water.
Clean table - pay extra attention to rubber mat, sides, underside and pedals (safe 4). Make sure heat mat and operating light are also cleaned.
Remove everything from GA trolley, clean and replace bedding & ensure the following stocked: Reservoir bags sizes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sandbag Oesophageal stethoscopes (various sizes) Stethoscope & oesophageal stethoscope earpiece Thermometer Catgut ( 5m, 4m, 3.5m & 3m) Nylon (3m & 2m) Leg ties RED (more than 2) ALL of the above must be wiped over with cleaned before replacing
Stock up draws All suture materials must be stocked Swabs - Lap and normal Tissue glue Penrose drains (only T2)
Stock up radio cupboard Histology pots (various sizes) Gloves Opsite spray
Ensure all cupboards are tidy Kits organised Drapes organised and stocked up
Clean all glass - Windows and doors.
Wipe over drip stand and multiparameter machine (even if not used).
TOP UP ISOFLOW
Sweep and mop flows - move table to clean underneath.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:32:37 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:32:37 AM

TASK	INITIAL	DATE
Clean all walls and surfaces including blinds and air conditioning unit. Safe 4-10 mls in 1 litre water.
Clean table - pay extra attention to rubber mat, sides, underside and pedals (safe 4). Make sure heat mat and operating light are also cleaned.
Remove everything from GA trolley, clean and replace bedding & ensure the following stocked: Reservoir bags sizes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sandbag Oesophageal stethoscopes (various sizes) Stethoscope & oesophageal stethoscope earpiece Thermometer Catgut ( 5m, 4m, 3.5m & 3m) Nylon (3m & 2m) Leg ties RED (more than 2) ALL of the above must be wiped over with cleaned before replacing
Stock up draws All suture materials must be stocked Swabs - Lap and normal Tissue glue Penrose drains (only T2)
Stock up radio cupboard Histology pots (various sizes) Gloves Opsite spray
Ensure all cupboards are tidy Kits organised Drapes organised and stocked up
Clean all glass - Windows and doors.
Wipe over drip stand and multiparameter machine (even if not used).
TOP UP ISOFLOW
Sweep and mop flows - move table to clean underneath.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:31:41 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:31:41 AM

TASK	INITIAL	DATE
Clean all walls and surfaces including blinds and air conditioning unit. Safe 4-10 mls in 1 litre water.
Clean table - pay extra attention to rubber mat, sides, underside and pedals (safe 4). Make sure heat mat and operating light are also cleaned.
Remove everything from GA trolley, clean and replace bedding & ensure the following stocked: Reservoir bags sizes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sandbag Oesophageal stethoscopes (various sizes) Stethoscope & oesophageal stethoscope earpiece Thermometer Catgut ( 5m, 4m, 3.5m & 3m) Nylon (3m & 2m) Leg ties RED (more than 2) ALL of the above must be wiped over with cleaned before replacing
Stock up draws All suture materials must be stocked Swabs - Lap and normal Tissue glue Penrose drains (only T2)
Stock up radio cupboard Histology pots (various sizes) Gloves Opsite spray
Ensure all cupboards are tidy Kits organised Drapes organised and stocked up
Clean all glass - Windows and doors.
Wipe over drip stand and multiparameter machine (even if not used).
TOP UP ISOFLOW
Sweep and mop flows - move table to clean underneath.

Cleaning Theatre (Checklist)

Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:31:18 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures by Arlo Guthrie on 9/29/2023 11:31:18 AM

TASK	INITIAL	DATE
Clean all walls and surfaces including blinds and air conditioning unit. Safe 4-10 mls in 1 litre water.
Clean table - pay extra attention to rubber mat, sides, underside and pedals (safe 4). Make sure heat mat and operating light are also cleaned.
Remove everything from GA trolley, clean and replace bedding & ensure the following stocked: Reservoir bags sizes 1, 2, 3 & 4 Sandbag Oesophageal stethoscopes (various sizes) Stethoscope & oesophageal stethoscope earpiece Thermometer Catgut ( 5m, 4m, 3.5m & 3m) Nylon (3m & 2m) Leg ties RED (more than 2) ALL of the above must be wiped over with cleaned before replacing
Stock up draws All suture materials must be stocked Swabs - Lap and normal Tissue glue Penrose drains (only T2)
Stock up radio cupboard Histology pots (various sizes) Gloves Opsite spray
Ensure all cupboards are tidy Kits organised Drapes organised and stocked up
Clean all glass - Windows and doors.
Wipe over drip stand and multiparameter machine (even if not used).
TOP UP ISOFLOW
Sweep and mop flows - move table to clean underneath.

All the best,

Arlo Guthrie
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