Chapter 3
Caring for your C5m/F5m
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If the tablet is used with patients who are infected or colonized with vancomycin-resistant
enterococci or other drug-resistant microorganisms judged by the infection control
program (based on current state, regional, or national recommendations, to be of special or
clinical or epidemiologic significance or with highly virulent microorganisms such as Ebola
or Lassa), then the unit should be dedicated to one patient or patient cohort or subjected to
low-level cleaning between patient uses.
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Training and documentation considerations
All users of tablet computers in the healthcare environment should be provided with
training on proper cleaning procedures. Cleaning procedures should be added to the
institution's policies and procedures for infection prevention.
Cleaning the fingerprint reader
Under normal circumstances, you should clean the fingerprint reader once a month, or
whenever necessary.
To clean the fingerprint reader:
1. Shut down the tablet, unplug it, and remove the battery.
2. Lightly spray a cotton swab with household window cleaner.
3. Gently rub the sensor surface with the cotton swab, slowly rotating the swab so a new,
clean surface of the swab is constantly exposed to the sensor surface. Don’t allow
cleaner to drip or run down into the electronics around the sensor.
Don’t use bleach, solvents, or abrasives. Don’t spray or pour any liquid directly on the
sensor.
4. After cleaning, gently rub the surfaces again with a clean, dry cotton swab. Use a clean
swab each time you clean the sensor.
