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    Risk Assessment for Surfaces in Healthcare

    Systematic assessment of infection risks as a basis for area-specific cleaning and disinfection measures – in accordance with KRINKO and DIN 13063.

    KRINKO-compliant
    DIN 13063
    Risk-based

    Core Principle

    Why Risk Assessment?

    Not all areas in a medical facility require the same level of hygiene effort. A systematic risk assessment ensures that measures are targeted where they provide the greatest protection.

    Targeted Measures

    Tailor hygiene measures precisely to the risk profile of each area.

    Efficient Resources

    Deploy staff, materials and time where the benefit is greatest.

    Maximum Protection

    Ensure the highest safety for patients, staff and visitors.

    Methodology

    Assessment Criteria

    Risk assessment considers several factors to classify the infection risk of an area.

    Patient Population

    Type and vulnerability of treated patients.

    Medical Procedures

    Type and invasiveness of performed procedures.

    Room Function

    Purpose and frequency of use of the areas.

    Pathogen Spectrum

    Relevant pathogens and their survival capability.

    Risk Classes

    Four Risk Categories

    Each area is assigned to one of four risk categories. The category determines the type and scope of required hygiene measures.

    Low

    Areas without specific infection risk

    Administration, corridors, stairways, common areas without patient contact.

    OfficesReception areasTechnical rooms

    Maßnahme: Routine cleaning according to cleaning schedule.

    Medium

    Areas with possible infection risk

    General patient rooms, outpatient clinics, examination rooms, therapy rooms.

    Patient roomsOutpatientDiagnostics

    Maßnahme: Daily cleaning + targeted surface disinfection of contact surfaces.

    High

    Areas with elevated infection risk

    Intensive care units, isolation rooms, neonatology, haematology/oncology.

    ICUIsolationTransplantation

    Maßnahme: Multiple daily disinfection of all contact surfaces, enhanced protective measures.

    Very high

    Areas with very high infection risk

    Operating areas, sterile supply, procedure rooms, clean rooms.

    Operating roomSterilisationProcedure room

    Maßnahme: Disinfection after every procedure, aseptic conditions, strict access control.

    Surface Types

    Evaluating Contact Surfaces

    In addition to room category, the type of surface is crucial for risk assessment.

    High-Touch Surfaces

    Surfaces with frequent hand contact – highest transmission risk.

    • Door handles
    • Light switches
    • Bed rails
    • Call systems
    • Control panels
    • Bedside tables

    Patient-Near Surfaces

    Surfaces in the immediate patient environment.

    • IV stands
    • Monitors
    • Storage surfaces
    • Wheelchairs

    Sanitary Areas

    Areas with increased moisture and contamination risk.

    • Sinks
    • Faucets
    • Toilets
    • Showers

    Workflow

    Risk Assessment Process

    Five steps from area analysis to area-specific hygiene plan.

    1

    Area Analysis

    Systematic recording of all rooms and their function.

    2

    Risk Classification

    Assignment of each area to a risk category.

    3

    Measure Planning

    Definition of required hygiene measures.

    4

    Hygiene Plan

    Creation of area-specific hygiene plans.

    5

    Monitoring

    Regular review and adjustment.

    Risk Assessment in the CleaningBox System

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