OMNICYCLE
®
USER MANUAL
15
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CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY
INFECTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT AND PRINCIPLES OF USE
Definitions
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Barrier Film
– One-time use, disposable plastic film for use over touch/operator surfaces of equipment to
reduce risks of cross-contamination and need for high level disinfection of equipment between patients.
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Germicidal Disposable Wipe –
Low level and/or intermediate level disposable germicidal disinfectant
wipe for use on electrotherapeutic devices and accessories.
Universal Precautions – Body Substance Isolation
Universal Precautions (UP) must be implemented in the care of all patients to protect employees from occupational
exposure to blood borne pathogens. Personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns) should be available and
worn by staff when occupational exposure to blood, body fluids containing blood, semen and vaginal secretions is
likely to occur. Health care workers with exudating lesions or weeping dermatitis should refrain from all direct
patient care and from handling patient care equipment until the condition resolves. Equipment must be
cleaned/disinfected and protective barriers used when appropriate.
Cleaning/Disinfecting of the Omnicycle
®
Therapy equipment shall be cleaned/disinfected per facility infection control policy. ACP recommends the following
guidelines:
Cleaning and Low Level Disinfection
This is a recommended daily housekeeping practice to keep the equipment clean and free of contaminants which
could contribute to transmission of infection. The following practices are recommended for use when treating intact
skin without the presence of physiologic fluids such as blood and urine.
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Clean equipment daily with ACP germicidal wipes. At the end of the day, wipe common contact surfaces,
such as control panel, with germicidal disposable wipe and allow to air dry. This technique will inactivate
M. tuberculosis as well as most bacteria and viruses. This will also facilitate removal of organic material
contaminants from equipment.
Intermediate Level Disinfection and Barriers
This method is recommended to keep the equipment clean and free of contaminants when used between patients for
treatment of non-intact skin or incontinence management, where there is an increased risk of patient cross-
contamination. The following are the recommended practices.
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After each use, clean common contact surfaces, such as control panel, with ACP germicidal wipes.
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With a second ACP germicidal cloth, wipe again leaving surfaces wet for at least 5 minutes. Allow the
surface to air dry before patient use.
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Barriers should also be used on the equipment for treatment of non-intact skin or incontinence
management. This technique will inactivate
M. tuberculosis
as well as most bacteria and viruses.
NOTE:
Always make sure the Omnicycle
®
is unplugged from the power outlet before cleaning.
