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Disinfection, Cleaning and Maintenance
General Equipment Cleaning and
Care
How often the following actions are taken depends
on how often the equipment is used.
Unless otherwise stated, before each and every use
follow the cleaning, care and inspection procedures
described in this section.
For cleaning your equipment and accessories wipe
down with a damp cloth using warm water to which
a disinfectant/cleaner has been added e.g. “ARJO
CLEAN” disinfectant/cleaner or equivalent.
For disinfection of contaminated equipment and
accessories, use the preferred method of wiping the
product completely with “hard surface disinfectant
wipes” that are supplied impregnated with a
70% v/v solution of Isopropyl Alcohol.
A rubbing action will be necessary when using the
wipes to promote effective disinfection of the
surfaces.
70% v/v Isopropyl Alcohol wipes have been proved
to be effective against MRSA and several other
micro-organisms under light soiling conditions.
Daily checks
Please read the Care and Preventive maintenance
section of this document for instructions on what
needs to be checked daily.
Servicing Advice
Caution:
It is recommended that
equipment, accessories and slings
supplied by ArjoHuntleigh are regularly
cleaned and/or disinfected between each
resident use if necessary, or daily as a
minimum. If the slings and equipment
need cleaning, or are suspected of being
contaminated, follow the cleaning and/or
disinfection procedures recommended
below, before re-using the equipment.
This is especially important when using
the same equipment for another resident,
to minimise the risk of cross infection.
Warning:
The lifter should be cleaned
before it is used by another patient.
Warning:
Do not soak the product
which could cause corrosion.
Caution:
If a hot air dryer is used to dry
the equipment, the temperature must not
exceed 80°C (176°F).
Do not use petroleum based solvents or
similar, since this may damage plastic
parts.
Warning:
Cleaning and disinfection
products must be used in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions and
suitable eye, hand and clothing
protection must be worn at all times
when handling disinfectants.
Warning:
Ensure that the castors are
firmly secured to the chassis.
Carefully inspect all plastic parts, in
particular where there is personal contact
with the resident’s body, ensure that no
cracks or sharp edges have developed
which could injure the resident’s skin or
become unhygienic.
Check that all external fittings are secure
and that all screws and nuts are tight.
Warning:
A
rjoHuntleigh recommends
that
Sara 3000
be maintained at regular
intervals. See Preventive Maintenance
Schedule section in this document.
