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Hospitals are facing the unique challenge of encouraging patients to seek care & making sure they feel safe when doing so.

Percentage of Americans who said they were only somewhat or not comfortable at all visiting a hospital due to the pandemic1

Percentage of Americans who feel unsafe going to a physician’s office due to the pandemic2

Percentage of Americans who do not feel comfortable scheduling a medical procedure during the pandemic2

As a result, it is more important than ever before to strive for a new level of cleanliness and provide the right products to keep patients safe.

As patients remain hesitant to visit hospitals across the country, acute care facilities need to ensure that they have an established cleaning process that includes regularly cleaning high-touch areas. Cleaning frequently with industry-leading products will help healthcare facilities keep patients and employees safe and minimize the spread of illness.

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Digital drawing of Hospital waiting area
Common Area and Back of House Solutions

Improve the perception of clean in common areas around the facility with products designed to help staff clean and disinfect effectively.

Digital drawing of Patient Room
Patient Care Area Solutions

Utilize proper cleaning processes and tools with increased efficacy to maintain a safer environment for patients, visitors and hospital staff.

ACUTE CARE CLEANING CHECKLIST

Acute Care Cleaning Checklist for Hospital Patient Rooms
Acute Care Cleaning Checklist for Hospital Patient Rooms
Acute Care Cleaning Checklist for Hospital Isolation Rooms
Acute Care Cleaning Checklist for Hospital Isolation Rooms

Utilize our Acute Care Cleaning Checklists to train your staff on appropriate cleaning protocols, including step-by-step instructions on how to clean your facility. Identify high-touch areas and ensure your staff understands the appropriate steps to clean and disinfect all areas of the facility, including:

  • Patient Rooms and Restrooms
  • Isolation Rooms and Restrooms
  • Floor Care

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Patient Rooms

Emergency Room

Operating Rooms

Public Restrooms

Waiting Rooms & Lobby

Kitchen & Cafeteria

Hallway

Hospital Operations

Utilize best-in class cleaning tools to help reduce the spread of illness in patient care areas.

Legacy Step-On Container 23 Gal Red

Legacy Step-On Container 23 Gal Red

The Rubbermaid Commercial Legacy Step-On Container provides sanitary waste management. The step-on foot pedal reduces contamination and improves working conditions.

Legacy Step-On Container 23 Gal Beige

Legacy Step-On Container 23 Gal Beige

The Rubbermaid Commercial Legacy Step-On Container provides sanitary waste management. The step-on foot pedal reduces contamination and improves working conditions.

Fire Resistant Wastebasket 14 QT Beige

Fire Resistant Wastebasket 14 QT Beige

The Rubbermaid Commercial Fire-Resistant Wastebasket features a contemporary shape with a UL rating.

Protect patients from the spread of illness with durable cleaning tools.

Rollout Container 65 Gal Gray

Rollout Container 65 Gal Gray

Easy mobility for material handling, general refuse, and bulk waste collection.

#20 Disposable Wet Mop, 5" Headband, White

#20 Disposable Wet Mop, 5" Headband, White

Disposable Wet Mops are single-use to help reduce the spread of dirt and grime, resulting in cleaner floors.

Defenders® Square Step Can 13 Gal Sky White

Defenders® Square Step Can 13 Gal Sky White

The Defenders® decorative refuse container is an ideal waste receptacle for hospitals, doctor’s offices and other healthcare facilities. The step-on foot pedal enables hands-free operation, while the smooth surfaces are easy to clean.

Defenders® Square Step Can 13 Gal Red

Defenders® Square Step Can 13 Gal Red

The Defenders® decorative refuse container is an ideal waste receptacle for hospitals, doctor’s offices and other healthcare facilities. The step-on foot pedal enables hands-free operation, while the smooth surfaces are easy to clean.

Ensure patients and staff are protected from cross-contamination in operating rooms.

WaveBrake® 35 QT Down Press Bucket and Wringer, Yellow

WaveBrake® 35 QT Down Press Bucket and Wringer, Yellow

With features that surpass traditional mop buckets, the new generation of WaveBrake® helps to clean floors with less effort to get the job done safer, without sacrificing quality and durability.

WaveBrake® 18 QT Dirty Water Bucket, Red

WaveBrake® 18 QT Dirty Water Bucket, Red

The Rubbermaid Commercial WaveBrake® Dirty Water Bucket keeps dirty water separate from clean water, helping to reduce the potential for cross-contamination. Executive Series™ WaveBrake® include the dirty water bucket as standard.

Invader® 60" Side-Gate Wet Mop Handle, Fiberglass Handle, Blue

Invader® 60" Side-Gate Wet Mop Handle, Fiberglass Handle, Blue

Invader® Side-Gate Mop Handle makes removing and replacing mop heads easy and efficient. Thumbwheel clamps the mop firmly in place; should be used with 1" headband mops only.

#20 Disposable Wet Mop, 5" Headband, White

#20 Disposable Wet Mop, 5" Headband, White

Disposable Wet Mops are single-use to help reduce the spread of dirt and grime, resulting in cleaner floors.

Provide touch free solutions to minimize spread of germs in restroom areas.

Keep patients and visitors safe with touch free waste solutions and efficient cleaning tools.

Classics Open Top 25 Gal Black Gloss

Classics Open Top 25 Gal Black Gloss

The heavy-duty Classics Decorative Waste Container has a perforated steel design for a clean and modern appearance. This container is a smart choice for high-traffic areas and can be used both outdoors and indoors.

Silhouettes Large Rectangle 22.5 Gal Stardust Silver Metallic

Silhouettes Large Rectangle 22.5 Gal Stardust Silver Metallic

The sleek Silhouettes 22.5 Gallon FGSR18 Decorative Rectangle Indoor Waste Container has a contemporary perforated pattern designed to seamlessly and beautifully blend with modern facilities and environments. High-quality materials and craftsmanship ensure containers can withstand the rigors of everyday use.

Fire Resistant Wastebasket 14 QT Beige

Fire Resistant Wastebasket 14 QT Beige

The Rubbermaid Commercial Fire-Resistant Wastebasket features a contemporary shape with a UL rating.

Wastebasket Recycling Small 13 QT Blue

Wastebasket Recycling Small 13 QT Blue

The Rubbermaid Commercial Deskside containers are space-efficient, economical, and an easy and an effective deskside recycling solution.

Reduce risk of cross-contamination to keep patients and staff safe in eating and dining areas.

Vented BRUTE® 32 Gal Gray

Vented BRUTE® 32 Gal Gray

Innovative venting channels make lifting out liners up to 50% easier, improving productivity and reducing the risk of injury.

Slim Jim® Recycling Station 1-Stream Landfill, 23 Gal

Slim Jim® Recycling Station 1-Stream Landfill, 23 Gal

The Slim Jim® Recycling Station offers a front-of-house look with back-of-house functionality. It seamlessly connects with the 33G Slim Jim Recycling Station for a customizable recycling solution.

Support cleaning efficacy with convenient access to essential supplies throughout facility hallways.

Keep hospitals operating smoothly with tools essential to laundry, waste collection, and administrative processes.

Fire Resistant Wastebasket 14 QT Beige

Fire Resistant Wastebasket 14 QT Beige

The Rubbermaid Commercial Fire-Resistant Wastebasket features a contemporary shape with a UL rating.

Wastebasket Recycling Small 13 QT Blue

Wastebasket Recycling Small 13 QT Blue

The Rubbermaid Commercial Deskside containers are space-efficient, economical, and an easy and an effective deskside recycling solution.

Recycle Rollout Container 50 Gal Blue

Recycle Rollout Container 50 Gal Blue

Easy mobility for material handling, general refuse, and bulk waste collection.

Rollout Container 65 Gal Gray

Rollout Container 65 Gal Gray

Easy mobility for material handling, general refuse, and bulk waste collection.

Cleaning Products for All Spaces

Acute Care Product Recommendations

Acute Care Product Recommendations for Hospitals
Acute Care Product Recommendations for Hospitals

Utilize our Acute Care Product Recommendations brochure to identify RCP products that support facility cleanliness, including touch free products, hand sanitizer stations, cleaning solutions, and more.

For more information on Acute Care cleaning guidance, review guidelines from key industry associations, regulatory bodies, and media outlets, including the below:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Association for the Health Care Environment

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

1 Becker’s Hospital Review: “35% of Americans have visited primary care physician since April, survey finds” July 2020  |  Becker’s Hospital Review: “Nearly 40% of Americans still hesitant to visit physician's office due to COVID-19” January 2021

Contact your RCP representative for more information on Acute Care cleaning guidelines or product solutions.

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