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8. Cleaning & Disinfection Protocol
It is very important to have a strict cross infection, cleaning and disinfection policy in line with current
Hospital/Nursing Home infection control guidelines. A daily routine check should be carried out & the
following steps should be taken:
1.
Remove the bedding.
2.
If necessary, inflate the mattress.
3.
Ensure that the power unit is off.
4.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
5.
Unzip the top cover & check for signs of soiling or damage. Note, if signs of soiling on the underside
of the top cover is present this means the cover is no longer water resistant & should be replaced
immediately.
6.
Check all areas of the inner cells & any inner covers or foam sections. Note, any signs of soiling on
foam sections means the foam section must be replaced.
7.
Ensure that the underside of the mattress is clear of all sharp objects.
8.
Perform one of the following:
- If blood is present, decontaminate the whole mattress product in line with current hospital or
Nursing Home Guidelines.
- If blood is not present, remove any soil from the cover with paper towels.
NOTE: If grossly soiled, the cover should be removed, cleaned and decontaminated.
9.
Using a clean sponge or paper towel, wipe down the cover surface and cells with a diluted
detergent solution, recommended cleaner disinfectant or other germicidal detergent solution.
10. Cleaning and disinfection may be carried out on the cover with hand hot water and a neutral
detergent or with a sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1% or 1000 parts per million available
chlorine).
11. Alternatively remove the cover and launder, 95
that articles be thoroughly dried after all cleaning procedures and before storage.
12. Perform the following steps to clean the power unit and hose fittings:
- Open the system and expose the pump which is housed in the corner at the foot end of the
mattress.
- Wipe all controls, chassis and hose fittings with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
- Using a nylon brush, gently clean all crevices as they can harbor microorganisms.
- Air dry all treated surfaces.
WARNING:
●
Switch off the electrical supply to the pump and disconnect the power cable from the mains
before cleaning and inspection.
●
Protective clothing should be worn when performing cleaning procedures.
●
Do not use Phenol based cleaning solutions.
All equipment should be inspected. Any item that is visibly soiled with the patient's blood or other body
fluids should be properly cleaned or removed. It is recommended that the system is clean regularly and
after each patient use.
In many cases it will be only be necessary to remove the mattress cover for cleaning. If there is obvious
soiling a complete cleaning or decontamination will be required.
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