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Chapter 5: Using Your PuriCare
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Working In Your PuriCare
Planning
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Thoroughly understand procedures and equipment required before
beginning work.
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Arrange for minimal disruptions, such as room traffic or entry into the
room while the station is in use.
Start-up
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Turn on fluorescent light and station blower.
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Adjust the height of the station by depressing the “lift system” switch until
the grille is at the operator’s beltline.
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Check the return air grilles for obstructions, and note the pressure gauge
reading.
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Allow the station to operate unobstructed for 5 minutes.
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Wash hands and arms thoroughly with germicidal soap.
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Wear a long sleeved lab coat with knit cuffs and over-the- cuff rubber
gloves. Use protective eyewear. Wear a protective mask if appropriate.
Wipe-Down
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Pivot the sashes to their full open position.
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Wipe down the interior surfaces of the station with 70% ethanol, or a
suitable disinfectant, and allow to dry.
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Slowly close the sashes.
Loading Materials and Equipment
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Only load the materials required for the procedure. Do not overload the
station.
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Do not obstruct the grilles on the front, back or side so the work area.
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Large objects should not be placed close together.
Work Techniques
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Keep all materials at least 4 inches inside of the sash, and perform all
contaminated operations as close to the center of the work area as possible.
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Segregate all clean and contaminated materials in the work area.
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Arrange materials to minimize the movement of contaminated materials
into clean areas.
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Keep all discarded contaminated material to one zone work area.
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Avoid the use of an open flame.
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Use proper aseptic technique.
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Avoid using techniques or procedures that disrupt the airflow patterns of
the station.
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If there is a spill or splatter during use, all objects in the station should be
surface decontaminated before removal. Thoroughly disinfect the working
area of the station WHILE IT IS STILL IN OPERATION. This will prevent
the release of contaminants from the station.