What is the expected frequency for cleaning a procedure room?

The expected frequency for cleaning a procedure room after each use aligns with best practices in maintaining a sterile environment and minimizing the risk of contamination. This approach is essential in research settings involving animal subjects, where cleanliness is critical to ensure the health and safety of the animals, as well as the integrity of the research data. Cleaning the room after each use helps eliminate residual biological materials, pathogens, and potential allergens that could compromise the welfare of the animals or the outcomes of subsequent procedures.

Daily cleaning would not adequately address the immediate contamination that can occur during a procedure, while weekly or monthly cleaning schedules do not provide sufficient protection against the accumulation of contaminants that can build up in a procedure room. Therefore, cleaning after each use is the most effective strategy to uphold cleanliness standards in a laboratory or research environment, ensuring compliance with IACUC guidelines and promoting animal welfare.