Education
The dedicated cleaners undertaking the additional cleaning will undergo education and training sessions prior to the commencement of the intervention. Education prior to the invention will include at least a 1-h in-service, where cleaning techniques will be taught and practised. This will occur no longer than 2 months prior to the commencement of the intervention. The training will be delivered by staff experienced in education and cleaning practice. Standard operating procedures for cleaning specific items of shared medical equipment will be developed and subsequently explained at the in-service (if they are not already in existence at the hospital). These will also be readily available for staff for future reference as needed.