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Decontamination
The bed should be cleaned and disinfected weekly, and before
a new patient uses the bed.
Cleaning
Remove the mattress and all accessories from the bed.
The head/foot boards and mattress platform sheets should be
removed from the bed for cleaning.
Wearing suitable protective clothing, clean all surfaces with a
disposable cloth moistened in hand hot water and a neutral
detergent.
Start by cleaning the upper sections of the bed and work along
all horizontal surfaces. Work methodically towards the lower
sections of the bed and clean the wheels last. Take extra care
to clean areas that may trap dust or dirt.
Wipe over with a new disposable cloth moistened with clean
water, and dry with disposable paper towels.
Allow the cleaned parts to dry before replacing the mattress.
Disinfecting
After cleaning the bed as described above, wipe all surfaces
with sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) at a concentration
of 1,000 parts per million (0.1%) of available chlorine.
In the case of pooling body fluids, e.g. blood, the concentration
of NaDCC should be increased to 10,000 parts per million (1%)
of available chlorine.
Use of other
disinfectants
ArjoHuntleigh recommends sodium dichloroisocyanurate
(NaDCC) as a disinfectant because it is effective, stable and
has a fairly neutral pH. Many other disinfectants are used in
healthcare facilities, and it is not possible for ArjoHuntleigh to
test each one to determine whether it may affect the
appearance or performance of the bed.
If facility protocols require the use of a disinfectant other than
NaDCC (e.g. diluted bleach or hydrogen peroxide), it should be
WARNING
Do not allow the mains plug or power supply cord to get wet.
These instructions also apply to accessories but not to mattresses.
For lifting straps and handles, refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with the product.
