With rising expectations of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring the health and safety of patients and staff is a higher priority than ever before. Rubbermaid Commercial Products has durable, long-lasting products to help acute care facilities maintain cleanliness and prevent the spread of illness.
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 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.
Improve the perception of clean in common areas around the facility with products designed to help staff clean and disinfect effectively.
Utilize proper cleaning processes and tools with increased efficacy to maintain a safer environment for patients, visitors and hospital staff.
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
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.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Legacy Step-On Container provides sanitary waste management. The step-on foot pedal reduces contamination and improves working conditions.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Legacy Step-On Container provides sanitary waste management. The step-on foot pedal reduces contamination and improves working conditions.
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.
Easy mobility for material handling, general refuse, and bulk waste collection.
Disposable Wet Mops are single-use to help reduce the spread of dirt and grime, resulting in cleaner floors.
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.
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.
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.
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® 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Fire-Resistant Wastebasket features a contemporary shape with a UL rating.
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.
Innovative venting channels make lifting out liners up to 50% easier, improving productivity and reducing the risk of injury.
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.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Fire-Resistant Wastebasket features a contemporary shape with a UL rating.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Deskside containers are space-efficient, economical, and an easy and an effective deskside recycling solution.
Easy mobility for material handling, general refuse, and bulk waste collection.
Easy mobility for material handling, general refuse, and bulk waste collection.
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For more information on Acute Care cleaning guidance, review guidelines from key industry associations, regulatory bodies, and media outlets, including the below:
1 Becker’s Hospital Review: “35% of Americans have visited primary care physician since April, survey finds” July 2020 | 2 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.