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APRIL 2020 • REVISION 4.0 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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To optimise the e ff iciency of the ProXcide™
system and to prevent the system registering a
fault, you must follow these steps:
1 Ensure as many surfaces as possible
are made available to the treatment
by separating out any overlapping or
adjacent surfaces.
2 Thoroughly manually clean the treatment
area. In this context, cleaning is:
The removal of organic matter
The removal of adhesive residues and
films
The removal of gross soiling, dust and
visible dirt
The removal of waste material
The removal of loose or compromised
surfaces
Removal of all items that may have
been used in patients, for example:
catheters, thermometers etc.
Removal of food items or water jugs
3 Ensure you follow the infection control
protocol of your hospital. This may include
removal of disposables and absorbent
materials such as linen and curtains
following discharge of the last patient.
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Switch o ff the air conditioning (following
local protocol) and cover up the
ventilation using a VentKit.
5 Close windows and seal any gaps in
doors, walls and ceilings with DVI tape
taking special care to ensure that the
sealing tape is in full contact with both
of the surfaces. To apply the tape, use
one hand to roll the tape out and the
other to press down firmly to ensure a
complete seal. Leave one door available
at this stage so that the ProXcide™ can be
wheeled in and set up.
6 Isolate/cover the smoke alarm sensor
with a CapKit following the CapKit
instructions. You should follow your local
protocol regarding the deactivation of
fire sensors. You must only use approved
accessories to cover smoke alarm
sensors. Using unapproved alternatives
may not su ff iciently isolate the sensor.
7 If applicable, ensure that the en-suite
bathroom door is held open for the
duration of the treatment cycle.
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Arrange the contents of the room in
preparation for the ProXcide™ process. For
example, ensure the bed mattresses are
on their side, the locker doors and draws
are open, the bin lids are open, the chair
cushion is removed etc.
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Once the ProXcide™ has been wheeled
in and set-up as described in Section 5
(which follows), leave the room and seal
the remaining exit door with DVI tape.
Use the DoorBar to lock the door and
apply the door warning signs.
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Ensure ward sta ff are informed of the
process taking place, who they should
call in the event of a suspected issue and
when the process is likely to finish.
The room is now ready for the ProXcide™ to run.
IMPORTANT: You must follow internal policies
and procedures at all times when using the
ProXcide™.
For the ProXcide™ to be e ff ective, it is essential the area and equipment to
be treated is thoroughly cleaned and free of all organic matter, dust and dirt
before starting the process.
4.3 Setting up the treatment area