Cleaning & Disinfection Resources for Healthcare Settings

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A. Core Guidelines & Frameworks

• CDC – Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection in Healthcare

  Authoritative U.S. guidance on routine, terminal, and outbreak cleaning.

  https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/environmental-cleaning/index.html

• CDC – Environmental Infection Control Guidelines (Cleaning Section)

  Detailed recommendations for surfaces, equipment, and environmental hygiene.

  https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/environmental-infection-control/index.html

• WHO – Environmental Cleaning in Healthcare Facilities (Core Manual)

  Global standard for cleaning processes, training, and monitoring.

  https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241516952

• WHO – Cleaning & Disinfection in Outbreak Settings

  Practical guidance for high‑risk pathogens and emergency response.

  https://www.who.int/teams/risk-communication

• APIC – Environmental Services & Cleaning Resources

  Tools, standards, and best practices for infection preventionists.

  https://apic.org/resources/

 

B. Disinfection Standards & Chemical Guidance

• CDC – High‑Touch Surface Cleaning Guidance

  Defines high‑touch items and required cleaning frequency.

  https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/environmental-cleaning/high-touch-surfaces.html

• CDC – Terminal Cleaning Protocols

  Requirements for discharge/transfer cleaning in patient rooms.

  https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/environmental-cleaning/terminal-cleaning.html

• WHO – Environmental Cleaning Toolkit (Checklists & SOPs)

  Includes job aids, competency tools, and audit forms.

  https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241516952

• APIC – Environmental Cleaning Checklist for IPs

  Daily monitoring tool for environmental services.

  https://apic.org/resources/

• Public Health Ontario – Environmental Cleaning Best Practices

  Highly practical, evidence‑based cleaning manual.

  https://www.publichealthontario.ca/

   

C. Training, Competency & Education

• EPA – List N: Disinfectants for Healthcare Pathogens

  Registry of approved disinfectants for healthcare use.

  https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-coronavirus-covid-19

• CDC – Selecting Appropriate Disinfectants

  Guidance on contact time, compatibility, and spectrum.

  https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/environmental-cleaning/disinfectants.html

• WHO – Use of Disinfectants in Healthcare Settings

  Chemical selection, dilution, and safety guidance.

  https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-2014

• Health Canada – Hard‑Surface Disinfectants List

  Approved disinfectants for healthcare environments.

  https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/disinfectants.html

• CDC – Alcohol, Chlorine, Quats & Hydrogen Peroxide Guidance

Mechanisms, indications, and limitations.

• https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/environmental-cleaning/disinfectants.html

 

Bonus

• WHO – Environmental Cleaning Training Package

  Includes facilitator guides, videos, and competency checklists.

  https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241516952

• CDC Project Firstline – Environmental Cleaning Modules

  Short, accessible training for frontline staff.

  https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/project-firstline/index.html

• APIC – Environmental Services Training Webinars

  Updated training for EVS teams and infection preventionists.

  https://apic.org/education/

• NHS – Cleaning Standards & Training Resources

  UK national cleaning standards for healthcare.

  https://www.england.nhs.uk/estates/

• Public Health Ontario – Environmental Cleaning Online Course

  Free, evidence‑based training for EVS and IP teams.

  https://www.publichealthontario.ca/