Insufficiently stringent or frequent cleaning measures in the sick bay can easily lead to an untidy environment. Hospital management should ensure that proper cleaning standards and procedures are developed and implemented, and that cleaning staff are trained to ensure that patient areas are properly cleaned.
Medical equipment and facilities that are not maintained and cleaned in a timely manner can lead to an untidy environment in the ward. Hospital management should ensure that maintenance programs for equipment and facilities are implemented and that equipment is inspected and cleaned regularly.