Date
of Last Review 9/5/08
SME: Infection Control Manager
Ice machines are maintained and cleaned on a regular basis to prevent the spread
of infection.
Facilities Management provides the following routine maintenance services:
 | Bases maintenance practices on manufacturer's recommendations for ice machine upkeep |
| Performs activities as necessary to clean and sanitize ice machines on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis |
| Keeps records of ice machine maintenance activities |
| Facilities Management staff clean the inside of the machine every 6 months |
Housekeeping staff perform the following services:
| Clean the inner and outer ice dispensing spouts (monthly) |
| Clean drain grate and drain pan (daily) |
The following table describes the steps involved in monthly cleaning of ice machines:
Step |
Action |
1 |
Loosen thumb screw to remove inner and outer spouts. |
2 |
Remove drain grate. |
3 |
Wipe both spouts, drain grate and drain pan with a clean cloth containing a solution of Lime-away. |
4 |
Rinse both spouts, drain grate and pan with clean water. |
5 |
Wipe both spouts, drain grate and pan with a clean cloth containing a solution of 10% bleach in water. |
6 |
Rinse spouts and drain grate under running water. Wipe out the drain pan with a wet cloth. |
7 |
Dry spouts, drain grate and pan with a clean cloth. |
8 |
Put spouts and drain grate back on the machine. |
9 |
Place a sticker in the upper left corner of the ice machine indicating the date of cleaning and the person who cleaned it. |
The Joint Commission : Surveillance, Prevention, and Control of Infection
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