18 OMNISTIM
®
500A USER MANUAL
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CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY
Use of Barriers – Intermediate Level Disinfection
The use of an all-purpose barrier film provides surface protection from cross-contamination resulting from a variety
of applications. This procedure should be used whenever dealing with non-intact skin or the chance of coming in
contact with bodily fluids. Barrier film is designed to cover any surface that may be touched during a patient
treatment to help prevent cross-contamination. Barrier film is for single-use only. The film is discarded after each
patient treatment. The procedure for use is as follows:
1.
Wash hands.
2.
Apply intermediate level disinfection prior to barrier application.
3.
Select, tear and place a length of barrier film to fit over the
operatory surfaces of the
OMNISTIM
®
500 unit.
4.
Select and cut with clean scissors a 2-foot length of plastic sleeve and fit
over the lead wire and the electrode cabling.
5.
Prepare any items which may come in contatct with the therapist during
treatment, such as pens, assessment tools, cart handles, etc.
6.
Set up the patient per guidelines for the procedure.
7.
Provide treatment as appropriate.
8.
Discard all disposables.
9.
With clean gloves, remove the plastic film from the
OMNISTIM
®
500
and discard.
10.
Remove the plastic sleeve from the lead wire by sliding it toward the
electrode. Remove the electrode and discard with the sleeve.
11.
Intermediate disinfect the
OMNISTIM
®
500 unit prior to the next
treatment application.