Hillrom Affinity 4 - Cleaning and Disinfection; Prepare the Bed for Cleaning and Disinfecting

Cleaning and Disinfecting
Affinity® 4 Birthing Bed Instructions for Use (USR025 REV 13) 39
Hill-Rom recommends to clean and disinfect the bed and mattress before first patient use, between
patient uses, 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
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.
Table 1 below summarizes the approved cleaners/disinfectants for use along with the associated
contact time for disinfection.
Table 1: Approved Cleaners/Disinfectants
*Bleach is not recommended as the primary cleaner/disinfectant.
Remove any disinfectant residue prior to and after the use of bleach with a new or clean
cloth/wipe soaked in tap water.
When you perform the detailed cleaning steps, please note the following:
• A reusable or disposable microfiber cloth or a Clorox HealthCare® Bleach Germicidal Wipe is
recommended as the wiping cloth
.
• Always replace the wiping cloth when visibly soiled.
• Always replace the wiping cloth between steps (spot clean, clean, and disinfect).
• Always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Adjust the bed position, siderails, headboard, and footboard as needed for ease of cleaning and
disinfection.
Prepare the Bed for Cleaning and Disinfecting
a. Fully extend the foot section as applicable.
b. Unplug the bed.
Cleaner/Disinfectant
Recommended for
Routine Cleaning
and Disinfection
Recommended for
Disinfection against
Clostridium Difficile
(C.Diff)
Maintain Wetness
(Disinfection
Contact Time)
Wex-Cide™ Germicidal Detergent
ready-to-use
Yes No 10 minutes
Virex® II 256 Yes No 10 minutes
OxyCide® Daily Disinfectant
Cleaner
Yes Yes 3 minutes
Oxivir® Tb Yes No 10 minutes
CaviCide® Yes No 3 minutes
Clorox HealthCare® Bleach Germi-
cidal Cleaner ready-to-use
No* Yes 5 minutes
Clorox HealthCare® Bleach Germi-
cidal Wipes
No* Yes 3 minutes