Ask the expert: Exam room cleaning log

By: David LaHoda September 29th, 2009

Q: Must my medical practice keep a log of when exam rooms are cleaned?

A: No, but you do need to have a housekeeping schedule as part of your exposure control plan that states when and how work surfaces are decontaminated, according to section 1910.1030(d)(4)(i) of the bloodborne pathogens standard.

Download a Sample Cleaning and Disinfection Schedule from the Tools page of the OSHA Healthcare Advisor.

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David LaHoda



David LaHoda, the managing editor of Medical Environment Update and OSHA Watch, has produced healthcare training videos and consulted for medical practices and ambulatory healthcare facilities.

David has written 196 posts.

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