Cleaning/Disinfecting
118 Hillrom Progressa ICU Hospital Bed Instructions for Use (171528 REV 15)
STEP 2: Disinfection
a. With a new or clean wiping cloth soaked in an approved cleaner/disinfectant, use light pressure
to wipe all exterior surfaces of the bed previously cleaned.
b. Make sure all surfaces remain wet with the cleaner/disinfectant for the specified contact
time. Re-wet surfaces with a new wiping cloth as necessary. See
page 115 for the contact time.
If bleach is used with another cleaner/disinfectant, use a new or clean cloth/wipe soaked in tap
water to remove any disinfectant residue prior to and after the bleach application.
c. Allow the surface to air dry completely before you put the bed back in service.
Prepare the Bed for Use
a. Connect the surface retention knobs at the head and foot ends of the surface.
b. Plug the bed into an applicable power outlet.
LAUNDRY GUIDELINES
Laundry can be used as a pre-cleaning step for the top cover of the Therapy and Pulmonary Surfaces.
Launder the cover, then follow the Cleaning and Disinfection instructions.
NOTES:
• The top cover of these surfaces can not be laundered:
– Prevention Surface
– Essential Surface
– Advance Surface
– Accelerate Surface
•Do not use bleach.
Machine wash the top cover as follows:
a. Unzip and remove the top cover from the surface. Make sure to remove the MCM layer from the
top cover.
The zipper tabs are located on the left side at the head end of the surface.
b. Machine wash the top cover per your facility protocol. The cover can be washed at a maximum
water temperature of 54°C (130°F).
c. Use the lowest temperature setting of the dryer to dry the top cover; do not exceed 43°C
(110°F).
d. Follow the Cleaning and Disinfecting instructions. See “Cleaning and Disinfection” on page 115.
Use a disinfectant as instructed in the manufacturer’s instructions.
• To determine the amount of disinfectant to use, determine the amount of water in the
washer, and follow the manufacturer’s dilution instructions.
• During the wash cycle, soak the top cover in the disinfectant.
• Let the top cover rinse thoroughly in clean water.
e. For rental beds, Baxter Service personnel will follow the Laundry Wash and Dry Procedure
(QS02040).