Remember that this area of the patient's room may contain high concentrations of body fluids that may neutralize the disinfectant being used. Sanitary procedures are performed with common sense in mind. Drapes are examined for body fluids or soiling. They do not have to be removed from isolation rooms once the patient has either recovered or been placed in a different locale unless body soils are visible. Drapes have never been implicated in cross contamination of patients.
Walls are only spot cleaned.
There is absolutely no need in washing walls after a patient has been dismissed from a room intended for any type of isolation. Normal disinfection procedures are employed in cleaning rooms used for isolation. Gowns and gloves are used accordingly. Stainless steel double-bucket system should be used in all areas of the facility. Plastic buckets tend to become soiled and difficult to clean.