RECOMMENDED CLEANING PROTOCOLS
For most situations, the general cleaning procedures can be used to operate the S.A.G.E. UV
unit. However, there are special instructions recommended for blood spills, or when certain
organisms, such as C.
diff
are known or suspected to be present.
General Cleaning
1.
Complete standard cleaning procedures to remove any visible dirt, grease, or other
debris from space.
2. Activate whole room unit per operational instructions above.
3.
Upon returning to space, look at indicator light. Solid green light indicates cleaning cycle
completed. If motion was detected prior to observing the indicator light, the indicator
light will turn red. If users want to determine if unit completed the last cycle, prior to
powering off, stand out of range of the motion sensor for 60 seconds. The light will
resume solid green if cycle was completed. Otherwise, it will resume operation.
Cleaning When Blood or Bodily Fluids Are Present
UV light has the ability to penetrate liquid blood, which has not formed a dried crust, or
bodily fluids up to a 1/16” thickness as long as there is no tissue or solid material present.
Therefore, UV light may be used to help protect staff before and after traditional cleaning
protocols for your facility.
1.
Activate S.A.G.E. UV unit prior to commencing any cleaning procedures. If the blood has
already dried, apply hydrogen peroxide solution prior to running the unit.
2.
Utilize normal procedures, including appropriate safety protocols to clean the space,
including removal of blood and bodily fluids.
3.
Activate a second cycle of the S.A.G.E. UV unit to target any remaining bacteria and
viruses.
Cleaning When C. diff Is Of Concern
Clostridium
difficile
(C.
diff
) is a bacteria that is extremely difficult to kill (hence its name) as
it is able to survive in unfavorable conditions. Furthermore, it is an anaerobic, endosporic
organism, which means it can survive without oxygen and form dormant spores to survive
harsh conditions. With the risk of severe illness associated with C.
diff
, it is recommended
that you use a combination of approaches to reduce the risk of contracting C.
diff
in your
facility.
1.
Utilize your facility’s adopted environmental cleaning and disinfection strategy for dealing
with C.
diff
.
2.
Activate the S.A.G.E. UV unit for two consecutive 30-minute cycles at a range of less than
one meter for best results.
CLEANING PRO
TOCOLS
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