Clean and Disinfect
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Affinity® Three Birthing Bed and Affinity® Four Birthing Bed User Manual
(USR025 REV 6)
Clean
1.
Unplug the bed.
2.
Lock out the controls.
3.
Remove all linens.
4.
Use these to clean the bed:
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A soft cloth soaked with warm water and a facility-approved general cleaning soap/detergent solution.
Make sure the cloth is not so wet as to cause the cleaning solution to pool or flood on the mattress or other
bed components.
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A soft brush to remove stains and resistant soil. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers, solvents, or
scouring pads.
5.
Clean the bed. Give special attention to these areas:
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Headboard—thoroughly clean as this is a high-touch area
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Footboard
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Siderails—thoroughly clean the high-touch areas (such as the upper and under sides of the siderail
releases, pendants, and patient controls) and the latch areas and latch pins of the mount brackets
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Bed frame
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Casters
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All other bed components
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Fully-extended IV pole
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Bed accessories that can be used again such as the mattress and patient helper
NOTE:
If you turn the mattress to clean it, make sure the cleaning solution does not pool or flow on to the other side or
edges of the mattress. This may permit fluid to get into the mattress air outlets and zipper closures that ordinarily
are protected by the ticking flaps.
6.
Examine the condition of the mattress. If there are holes, tears, or other signs of damage or
deterioration of the ticking, replace the mattress.
7.
Disinfect the bed as described below.
Disinfect
Wipe down all surfaces with a facility-approved disinfectant, used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Give special attention to high-touch areas such as the siderails, upper and under sides of siderail
releases, pendants, patient controls, and headboards.
Care of Wood Components
Wood is selected for use on beds because of its beauty and warmth. All Hill-Rom® wood products are treated with
a resin-based sealer and finish that provide resistance to abrasion, staining, fluids, and fire. Many
disinfectant/cleansers have a “softening” effect on any painted or finished surface if used in high concentrations.
Diluted ammonia, mild detergents, and diluted bleach solutions may be used. Clean by wiping a soft dampened
cloth over the surface, followed by wiping with a dry cloth. At no time should a wet cloth be allowed to lay on the
surface. Any liquid spilled on the surface should be wiped up immediately. Any liquid allowed to lay on the surface
unattended may damage the finish. For protection of the finish we recommend using a liquid-type furniture polish.
Polish about once a month, and wipe off any excess with a soft dry cloth. Have any nicks or scrapes repaired to
prevent water damage.
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