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7. Decontamination
WARNING
Disconnect the bed from the electricity supply before carrying
out decontamination procedures.
These instructions also apply to accessories but not to
mattresses or safety side pads.
Cleaning
Wearing suitable protective clothing, clean all surfaces
with a disposable cloth soaked in a neutral detergent and
hand hot water.
The head and foot end panels, and mattress platform
sheets, can be removed from the bed for cleaning.
Start by cleaning the upper sections of the bed and work
along all horizontal surfaces. Work methodically towards
the lower sections of the bed and clean the wheels last.
Take extra care to clean areas that may trap dust or dirt.
Rinse with clean water and dry with disposable paper
towels.
Allow the cleaned parts to dry before replacing the
mattress.
Disinfecting
After cleaning the bed as described above, wipe all
surfaces with sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) at a
concentration of 1,000 parts per million (0.1%) of
available chlorine.
In the case of pooling body fluids, e.g. blood, the
concentration of NaDCC should be increased to 10,000
parts per million (1%) of available chlorine.
Caution
Do not use abrasive compounds or pads.
Do not use phenol-based disinfectant solutions.
