The Importance of Cleaning Post-Construction in Healthcare Facility

Medical buildings and healthcare facilities are specialized areas where construction projects are especially tricky. This is because medical facilities need to remain not only operational during construction or renovation, but also need to be properly cleaned to a high standard in order to protect patients and staff. 

Here we’ll take a look at some of the challenges of post construction cleaning services in a renovated or recently built healthcare facility, important considerations and types of cleaning, and the benefits of working with commercial cleaning services that are experienced in medical facility cleaning.

Challenges of cleaning post construction in healthcare facilities

While medical facilities routinely undergo clean and disinfect procedures, construction projects introduce a variety of challenges that go beyond standard healthcare facility cleaning. Dust and construction debris commonly spread through the air and can enter ventilation systems if not properly contained. In addition, trapped dirt and dust from areas such as walls and engineering spaces can be released during the construction process, and may be missed by crews when construction is completed. 

Proper ventilation during construction projects is also critical. This is because many of the chemicals, adhesives, and compounds that are commonly used in new construction or renovation can produce volatile compounds and contaminants in the air. Given that there may be patients and staff members who are susceptible to health impacts from these contaminants, it’s especially important for construction projects to be well ventilated and for VOCs to be controlled or removed as quickly as possible. 

With any construction site in a medical or healthcare facility, it is important to prevent the spread of dust, airborne fumes or odors, and other contaminants as much as possible.

Important considerations in cleaning medical facilities post construction

There are several key areas of concern or focus that should receive deep clean services to avoid cross contamination from construction projects. Some of the most important spaces include:

• Patient rooms: Patients spend an extended amount of time in patient rooms. This means that they must be properly cleaned after any construction project in order to protect patient health and improve post-procedure outcomes.
• Shared spaces: Common areas including waiting rooms, lobbies, break rooms, and restrooms also require focused deep clean services in order to protect everyone who comes through a healthcare facility.
• Medical rooms: Exam rooms and operating rooms are two other specialized spaces that can be contaminated by post-construction debris or residue. Given the critical function of these spaces in protecting health and wellbeing, they should be thoroughly cleaned after any construction or renovation project.
• High touch areas: High-touch surfaces in any facility, including countertops, exam tables, water fountains, restrooms, light switches, and waiting area furniture should be closely examined after any construction work. They will likely need to be properly cleaned to prevent any irritants or bacteria from affecting patients or employees.

Depending on the type of medical facility you manage or operate, there may be other areas requiring special consideration. Professional construction cleanup services like those offered by MasterCorp can help evaluate clinic spaces, dental practices, sleep clinics, and any other type of medical facility for post-construction cleaning and regular maintenance.

Post-construction cleaning services from an expert cleaning company

Whether in support of your existing janitorial staff members or as your primary cleaning company, MasterCorp’s expert team of professional cleaners provides services that exceed your needs. And the benefits of choosing MasterCorp to ensure that your construction project is properly cleaned are numerous.

• Expert care – Our team goes beyond standard clean and disinfect processes to ensure that your medical facilities are fully cleaned after any construction project.
• Attention to detail- Construction dust, chemical and adhesive residue, and other common contaminants can be missed by routine cleaning. Our team chooses the right cleaning products and procedures to address hard-to-reach areas, crevices, and residue that standard processes can’t address.
• Customized care – MasterCorp does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to cleaning. Instead, we work with our partners to learn about their commercial spaces, their needs, and their goals. Then we design a cleaning and maintenance plan that is fully customized to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
• Reduced costs – Our approach to post-construction cleaning and all other professional cleaning services is designed with your costs in mind. Proper maintenance and cleaning of all surfaces helps them last longer, eliminating the need for expensive refurbishment or replacement. And deep cleaning services can prevent premature wear of surfaces and materials, extending their life.

Construction projects in medical facilities are a special type of post-construction cleaning challenge. But the team at MasterCorp has decades of experience in providing post-construction cleaning services for clients across many industries. Find out how our team can apply that experience and knowledge to ensure that your healthcare facility is properly cleaned by contacting us today.