For the safety of patients and pharmacy staff, proper cleaning and sanitization direction should be followed to routinely sanitize surfaces and frequently touched objects in the pharmacy. Clean high-touch surfaces at least once a day or as often as determined is necessary using a Health Canada approved surface cleaner found https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/disinfectants/covid-19/list.html .
Example
Germosolve 5 (DIN 2428903): order from McKesson item #152205.
Safety Guidelines when using disinfectant products
• Wear rubber or other non-porous gloves, and eye protection (if available)
• Never mix bleach with ammonia or any other cleaner
• Mix bleach with water in a well-ventilated area
• Try not to breathe in bleach or alcohol fumes
• Ensure your clothing does not meet bleach
| Front Store and Dispensary Counters | Daily |
|---|---|
| Washroom | weekly (Sat) |
| Computer Equipment Monitors/Screens/Mouse Keyboard | Daily |
| Telephone | Daily |
| Safety Plexi/ Acrylic Guards | Weekly |
| Pill Counting Trays | Hourly |
| All Door Handles | Daily |
| Blood Pressure Machine | After each use |
| Consultation Room | After each use |
| Store Floors | Weekly |
Infection Control: Contact Toronto Public Health
Please ensure pharmacists are notified if any staff suspects a patient may have a disease of public health significance such as measles.
Pharmacist, please contact Toronto Public Health (416-338-7600, option 1) if you are aware a patient may have a disease of public health significance. A list of such diseases can be found on the link below https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/R18135
Alternatively, reports can be made by following the link below https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/information-for-healthcare-professionals/infection-control-info-for-health-professionals/