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7EN120114 Rev. 10 • 2020
Cleaning and Disinfection
These instructions do not replace the facility’s own cleaning and disinfection policies.
Warnings:
To help prevent injury and/or equipment damage, obey these warnings:
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Warning—The potential for electrical shock exists with electrical equipment. Failure to follow facility protocol could cause
death or serious injury.
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Warning—Do not reuse wiping material for multiple steps or on multiple products.
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Warning—Harmful cleaning solutions may cause skin rash and/or irritation upon contact.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions found on the product label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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Warning—Lift and move items correctly. Do not twist, and seek assistance when necessary.
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Warning—Fluid spills on to the lift electronics could cause a hazard. If this happens do not put the lift back into service
until it is completely dry, tested, and found to be safe to operate.
Cautions:
To help prevent equipment damage, obey these cautions:
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Caution—Do not steam clean or power wash the lift. Pressure and excessive moisture can damage
the protective surfaces of the lift and its electrical components.
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Caution—Do not use harsh cleansers/detergents, heavy duty grease removers, solvents such as toluene,
xylene, or acetone, and do not use scouring pads (you may use a soft bristle brush).
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Caution—Fully extend the lift strap prior to the cleaning and disinfection process.
Safety Recommendations
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Wear protective equipment according to manufacturer’s instruction and per facility protocol
throughout the cleaning operations, such as: gloves, eye protection, apron, face mask and shoe covers.
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Unplug mains (AC power source) before cleaning and disinfection.
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Never clean the lift by pouring water on it, steam cleaning it, or by using a high-pressure jet.
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Refer to the recommendations made by the cleaning and disinfecting product manufacturer.
Process Recommendations:
For proper cleaning and disinfection, staff members should be trained.
The trainer should carefully read the instructions and follow them when the trainee is being trained.
The trainee should:
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Be given time to read the instructions and to ask any questions.
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Clean and disinfect the product while the trainer supervises. During, and/or after this process,
the trainer should correct the trainee about any differences from the instructions for use.
The trainer should supervise the trainee until the trainee can clean and disinfect the lift as instructed.
Hill-Rom recommends to clean and disinfect the lift between patient use and regularly during extended patient stays.
Some fluids used in the hospital environment, such as iodophor and zinc oxide creams, can cause
permanent stains. Remove temporary stains by wiping vigorously with a lightly-dampened wiping
cloth.
Cleaning and Disinfection Overview:
Cleaning and disinfection are distinctly different processes.
Cleaning
is the physical removal of visible and
non-visible soil and contaminants.
Disinfection
is intended to kill microorganisms.
When you perform the detailed cleaning steps, please note the following:
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Do not use harsh cleansers/detergents, heavy duty grease removers, solvents such as toluene, xylene,
or acetone, and do not use scouring pads (you may use a soft bristle brush).
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A microfiber cloth is recommended as the wiping cloth.
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Always replace the wiping cloth when visibly soiled.
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Always replace the wiping cloth between steps (spot clean, clean, and disinfect)
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Always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, eye proection, apron, face mask,
and shoe covers, as recommended by the facility protocol and manufacturers instructions
