Quick Reference Guide - Cleaning and Disinfection
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE - CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Citadel Plus Accessories needed: •
Protective clothing
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Neutral detergent
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Sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) at 1 000 ppm (0.1%) of available chlorine
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Sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) at 10 000 ppm (1%) of available chlorine
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Warm water
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Disposable cloths
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Disposable paper towels
The bed should be cleaned and disinfected weekly, and before a new patient uses the bed.
Cleaning and disinfecting between patients Cleaning 1. Remove the mattress and any accessories from the bed. 2. Remove headboard, footboard and mattress platform sheets from the bed. 3. Clean all surfaces with a disposable cloth moistened with water and neutral detergent. Start with 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. 4. Wipe over with a new disposable cloth moistened with water, and dry with disposable paper towels. 5. Allow the cleaned parts to dry. Disinfection 6. After cleaning the bed, wipe all surfaces with sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) at a concentration of 1,000 parts per million (0.1%) of available chlorine. In 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. 7. Wipe over with a new disposable cloth moistened with clean water and dry with disposable paper towels. 8. Place mattress back on the bed.
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Daily cleaning Daily care and cleaning consists of wiping down all surfaces and side rails. 1. Follow care and cleaning instructions for the specific patient support surface in use. 2. Remove the patient from the bed prior to cleaning, if possible. 3. Unplug the Citadel Plus Bariatric Care System from the wall outlet. 4. Inspect the power cord for signs of wear or damage. The Citadel Plus Bariatric Care System should not be operated with a worn or damaged power cable. Contact Arjo if damage is found. 5. Wipe the surfaces with a cloth dipped in warm soapy water or approved hospital disinfectant. 6. Rinse with a cloth moistened with clean water. 7. Allow all components to dry completely before returning to use. 8. Inspect all parts for damage prior to returning them to use. Contact Arjo as required for service or replacement. 9. Plug in the Citadel Plus Bariatric Care System to the wall outlet and adjust settings.
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