Why is cleanliness important in a hospital: A simple but scientific understanding

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Often people think that cleaning in a hospital is done only to make it look clean. But the truth is that hospital cleanliness is directly related to saving the lives of patients. This is not just a matter of order or beauty, but a necessary process based entirely on science.

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Even though everything is clearly visible to our eyes many types of microorganisms can be present at the microscopic level. Things like bacteria, viruses and fungus can survive for hours and sometimes days by sticking to bed rails, door handles, medical equipment and floors. If regular cleaning and disinfection is not done, they can spread very easily from one patient to another.

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Scientifically speaking, the hospital environment is considered a “high risk zone” because people suffering from different diseases come here. The immunity of many patients is already weak. In such a situation, even a little carelessness can cause infection. For this reason, strict cleaning protocols are made to prevent “Hospital Acquired Infection”.

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Hand hygiene is the biggest example of this. Research has proved that washing hands properly and at the right time significantly reduces the chances of spreading infection. Similarly, regular cleaning of surfaces, use of correct chemicals and proper disposal of medical waste are part of the scientific strategy of infection control.

Cleaning in a hospital is not limited to just sweeping and mopping. It involves many scientific processes like use of sanitizers, sterilization process of equipment, air quality control and biomedical waste management. For example, instruments used in operation theaters are sterilized at special temperatures and pressures so that no microorganisms survive.

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Another important thing is that a clean environment also has a positive effect on the mental health of the patient. When patients and their families see a clean and organized hospital their sense of trust and security increases. This is also an important part of the healing process.

In simple words hospital cleaning is not a routine task, but a scientific weapon for infection control. This is necessary for the safety of patients, staff and the entire society. Cleanliness is the prerequisite for safe healthcare, and this is why cleanliness is taken so seriously in hospitals.

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