Housekeeping Procedures in Residential Care Settings

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-HKPRC

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Identify infection control and safety principles related to environmental services.
Describe the procedures to follow when performing environmental services.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

A. About This Course

B. Learning Objectives

Section 2: Importance of a Clean Home 

A. Setting the Stage for Wellbeing

B. Resident Rights

C. Cleaning

D. Sanitizing

E. Disinfection

F. How Often to Clean

G. Basic Cleaning Procedures

H. Cleaning and Dusting

I. Sweeping and Mopping

J. Change the Bucket Water

K. Vacuuming

L. Spot Cleaning

M. Review

N. Summary

Section 3: Safety and Supplies

A. Safety Principles

B. Hazardous Materials

C. Preparing Cleaning Solutions

D. Neutral pH Cleaners

E. Quaternary Cleaning Products

F. On the Cart

G. Storage

H. The Spread of Infection

I. Infection Control Precautions

J. Carts

K. Equipment Maintenance

L. Electrical Equipment

M. Electrical Cords

N. Review

O. Summary

Section 4: Where to Clean

A. High Touch Areas

B. Lobby and Common Areas

C. Elevators

D. Hallways

E. Restrooms

F. Cleaning Occupied Rooms

G. Medical Equipment

H. Desks and Computers

I. Handling Wastebaskets

J. Trash Disposal

K. Handling Linens

L. Cleaning the Floor

M. Review

N. Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

A. Summary

B. Course Contributors

C. References

D. Congratulations

Instructor: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN

Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as Subject Matter Expert and Curriculum Designer for Relias.

Expert Reviewer: Denton C. Hartman, MS, NHA (retired)

Denton C. Hartman, MS, NHA, served as a long-term care corporate trainer and Director of Staff Development at a retirement community in PA that employed over 600 staff. Additionally, he served as chairman of the Safety Committee there for over ten years. Mr. Hartman is a retired licensed Nursing Home Administrator, holding a BS in Education, an MS in Administration of Residential Programs. He has many years of experience developing staff from all disciplines in healthcare settings. Mr. Hartman currently serves as an instructor of adult education at Hagerstown Community College.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.