A Study to Develop a System of Floor Maintenance for Ward Areas at San Antonio State Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
Abstract
The report was concerned with the development of a system of floor maintenance at San Antonio State Hospital. The solution to the problem was aimed primarily at that within a geriatric unit, but treated the broader aspect so that it could be viewed within its proper context. Approximately the past ten years of literature were reviewed in part to ascertain procedures, organizational considerations, and appropriate supplies and equipment to be used. The present conditions at the hospital were observed, investigated, and surveyed. Interviews were held with key personnel concerned with the problem. All information pointed to the fact that the problem was mainly one of organizations to carry out the housekeeping procedures within the ward areas. Contrary to all available literature, ward nursing staffs were responsible for, and performing housekeeping duties. There was no housekeeping staff for ward areas. Floor maintenance supplies and equipment were found to be adequate, but lack of training and proper procedures rendered their use ineffective. Recommendations were made to include (1) the organization of floor maintenance under the housekeeping supervisor, (2) the redesignation of a member of the ward staff with direct responsibility to the housekeeper, and (3) the implementation of detailed floor cleaning and equipment maintenance procedures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD1210505
Entities
People
- Noel K. Flemington