Safe (Preventing Harm & Protecting Patients) Policy

Clinic Cleaning Policy | Infection Control | Haus of Ästhetik

Clinic Cleaning Policy

HAUS OF ÄSTHETIK

Safe (Preventing Harm & Protecting Patients)

Effective Date: 12th May 2025

Review Date: 12th May 2026

Approved by: Managing Director

1. Introduction

This policy sets out the cleaning procedures, responsibilities, and schedules to ensure that Haus of Ästhetik maintains a clean, hygienic, and clinically safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

The policy is aligned with:

Health Technical Memorandum HTM 01-05 (Decontamination in primary care)
NHS Cleaning Standards (2021) adapted for aesthetics clinics
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Regulations
Infection Control Policy (HAUS OF ÄSTHETIK)

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

All clinical and non-clinical areas of the premises
All employees, including clinicians, support staff, and cleaning personnel
Cleaning contractors (where used)
All clinic equipment, furnishings, and high-touch surfaces

3. Cleaning Responsibilities

Clinical Staff:

Must clean clinical equipment, couches, and surfaces between patients
Responsible for ensuring all sharps bins are closed and stored appropriately
Maintain a clean treatment area at the start and end of each day

Reception/Admin Staff:

Wipe down reception desk, door handles, card readers, pens, and other shared items multiple times per day
Ensure toilet and sink areas are visually checked and wiped down regularly

Cleaning Company (or Assigned Personnel):

Complete daily and weekly cleaning tasks as per the defined checklist
Responsible for deep cleaning all floors, skirting boards, bins, toilets, and communal areas

4. Cleaning Schedule

Area	Frequency	Responsibility	Cleaning Product
Treatment couches	After each client	Clinical staff	Clinell Universal Wipes/equivalent
Worktops & trays	After each client	Clinical staff	Medical-grade disinfectant
High-touch surfaces	2–3x daily	Admin/Reception	Antibacterial wipes/spray
Floors (clinical areas)	Daily	Cleaning team	Disinfectant floor cleaner
Toilets/sinks	2x daily	Admin & Cleaning team	Disinfectant spray & cloths
Waiting room chairs	Daily	Cleaning team	Antibacterial wipes/spray
Bins	Daily & as needed	All staff	N/A
Deep clean (all areas)	Weekly	Cleaning team	Comprehensive protocol

A laminated version of the daily and weekly checklist is placed in the staff room and cleaning cupboard for reference.

5. Products Used

All cleaning agents are:

CE-marked or UKCA certified where applicable
Compliant with HTM 01-05 for surface disinfection
Stored securely in a COSHH-compliant cupboard away from patient areas

6. Documentation & Auditing

A cleaning log must be completed and signed daily
Any missed cleaning duties must be reported to the Clinical Governance Lead
Quarterly infection control audits will include cleaning compliance checks
Ad hoc inspections may be undertaken after reported incidents or concerns

7. Environmental Zoning

Clinical Zones: Treatment rooms, sharps areas – require high-level disinfection
Moderate Risk Zones: Reception, waiting area – frequent wipe-downs required
Low-Risk Zones: Staff kitchen, office – standard cleaning acceptable

8. Staff Training

All staff receive induction training on cleaning expectations and IPC
Refresher training is delivered annually
Clinical staff are trained in the appropriate decontamination of medical equipment

9. Review & Updates

This policy will be reviewed annually or when:

New CQC or UKHSA guidance is released
Clinic procedures are significantly changed
An infection outbreak or audit reveals deficiencies

Policy Owned by: Clinical Governance Lead