The Importance of CQC-Approved Cleaning for Medical Practices

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is a regulatory body in the UK that monitors, inspects and regulates services that provide healthcare. 

It’s essential for healthcare services to adhere to CQC compliance. Part of CQC compliance is to ensure that premises and equipment are clean and suitable for their purpose.

Effective healthcare cleaning services are not just about aesthetics, it directly impacts the control of infections, protects patients and staff and builds trust within the community.

When hiring professional medical cleaning services for your medical practice, it is incredibly important that the company you choose understands and complies with CQC cleaning standards.

At Total Clean, we are a leading provider of commercial medical cleaning services.  Each member of our cleaning team is fully trained to follow healthcare specific protocols, including NHS guidelines and CQC requirements, ensuring every clean supports infection control and regulatory standards.

Why choosing CQC approved healthcare cleaning services is important:

Legal compliance:

• Working with a CQC approved cleaning company ensures that your medical practice meets the statutory requirements under the 2008 Health and social care act.
• Failing to comply with CQC standards could lead to hefty fines or even full closure.

Patient Safety:

CQC approved cleaners are held to CQC cleaning standards in:

• Infection control.
• Data protection.
• Staffing and training.
• Medical grade cleaning supplies for effective cleaning.

Accountability and professional standards:

• CQC approved companies ensure all staff have full DBS checks.
• Provide documentation of risk assessments, COSHH sheets etc.
• They are fully audited.
• In order to be approved they must meet specific benchmarks in safety, risk management and staff training.

Trust in your medical practice:

• Using a CQC approved company adds credibility to your practice.
• It demonstrates responsibility to your staff and patients.
• Using a non approved company could damage your reputation if you were to fail an inspection.

What are the benefits of healthcare cleaning services that comply with CQC standards?

Hiring a CQC approved company ensures that your medical practice stays hygienic and most importantly compliant. Benefits include:

• Reduced risk of infection through expert cleaning techniques.
• Experienced staff who are fully equipped and with the knowledge of specific hygiene and cleaning protocols.
• You can feel confident that you have a safe and hygienic environment for staff and patients.
• Documentation trails for audits and CQC inspections.

How often should your medical practice be cleaned?

Your medical practice should be cleaned daily to ensure it is meeting CQC cleaning standards.

• High risk areas like patient rooms should be cleaned thoroughly in-between each patient to reduce the risk of bacteria and infection.
• High touch areas such as door handles, reception counters, and chair armrests should be cleaned multiple times of day to prevent germ transmission.
• Toilets should be cleaned twice a day and checked regularly.
• Particular attention should be paid to waiting areas where this is high foot traffic throughout the day.
• Medical offices should be cleaned at least once a day.
• Floors should be cleaned throughout the day with deep cleans being performed regularly. 

At Total Clean we offer professional medical cleaning services to:

• GP surgeries 
• Dental practices
• Private medical clinics
• Community health centres
• Diagnostic clinics
• Hospitals

With over 35 years experience within the cleaning industry and fully approved by the CQC for our commercial medical cleaning services ,you can rest assured that Total Clean will create a safe and compliant environment for your staff and your patients. 

Contact one of our  team about our CQC approved cleaning contracts today.