DOMA031EN v1_06-2014– Radio-transparent stretchers user manual
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Cleaning and disinfection
General recommendations:
Discard after use any equipment or disposable medical device
Observe the general hygiene and safety precautions (gloves, goggles, protective apron
and mask if necessary) when handling equipment contaminated with body fluids and
before contact with disinfectants.
Disinfect your hands after removing gloves
Always perform the cleaning and disinfecting from top to bottom.
Respect the expiry dates of products used
Follow the recommended dilutions
Never mix multiple products
In case of contact with eyes, swallowed ... refer to safety data sheet of the manufacturer
of the product and notify a physician or poison control center.
Recommended frequency for the cleaning and disinfection:
The multiple-use devices should be thoroughly cleaned and / or disinfected at least once
a month if they are used by one patient.
The multiple-use devices should be systematically and thoroughly cleaned and
disinfected between patients if they are used by many patients to avoid cross infection.
Prepare the equipment for disinfection
Purpose: Facilitate cleaning, lower the level of contamination, protect staff and environment.
Remove the slings, sheets, all the bed covers, cushion and mattress
Place the hoist in the highest position and lift the head section up
Always unplug the power cord from the AC outlet/ eventually remove the battery before
cleaning
Cleaning:
Purpose: Eliminate dirt
Use gloves for this operation
Use preferably a non-abrasive type accessory: a soft cloth or soft bristle brush if
necessary. Do not use aggressive accessory that may damage the surfaces of the
structure and facilitate the onset of corrosion
Use non-abrasive cleaning products
Perform the dilution of detergent in warm water in the proportions given by the detergent
manufacturer
After cleaning, rinse with warm water and a sponge
Dry surfaces after rinse
T
HE FOLLOWING PROGRAM FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE
“G
UIDE TO GOOD PRACTICES FOR DISINFECTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES
”
EDITED BY THE FRENCH COUNCIL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
.
DEVICE
CLASSIFICATION
:
N
OT CRITICAL
INFECTUOUS
HAZARD:
LOW RISK
LEVEL
OF
TREATMENT
REQUIRED:
L
OW
-
LEVEL DISINFECTION
H
AVE ALWAYS YOUR DISINFECTION PROCESS VALIDATED BY A HYGIENIST BEFORE
PROCEEDING