Hillrom Affinity 4 - STEP 1: Cleaning; STEP 2: Disinfection; Prepare the Bed for Use

Cleaning and Disinfecting
40 Affinity® 4 Birthing Bed Instructions for Use (USR025 REV 13)
STEP 1: Cleaning
a. As necessary, first remove visible soil from the bed and the mattress using a wiping cloth
soaked with an approved cleaner/disinfectant (see “Table 1: Approved Cleaners/Disinfectants”
on page 39).
• Give special attention to seams and other areas where soil may accumulate.
• A soft bristle brush may be used to loosen hardened soil.
• Use as many wiping cloths as needed to remove the soil.
NOTE:
If desired, the head and foot slipcovers may be laundered to remove visible soil. See “Laundry
Guidelines” on
page 41.
It is important to remove all visible soil from all areas before continuing to remove non-visible soil.
b. With a new or clean wiping cloth soaked in an approved cleaner/disinfectant, use firm pressure
to wipe all surfaces of the bed and mattress. Use a new or clean wiping cloth as often as
necessary. Make sure the following items are cleaned:
•Siderails
•Headboard
• Areas between the headboard and mattress, and siderails and mattress
• Upper frame
• Base frame
•Power cord
• Patient pendant (handheld remote) and pendant cord
• Accessories
• Mattress - top and bottom
c. Examine the following for damage:
• Top mattress cover
• Bottom mattress cover and mattress retaining snaps
•Zipper closure
d. Damaged items may require the mattress to be replaced.
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 or clean wiping cloth as necessary. See
“Table 1: Approved
Cleaners/Disinfectants” on page 39 for the contact time.
NOTE:
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.
Prepare the Bed for Use
a. If the mattress has air bladders, connect the two hoses that are beneath the seat section.
b. Fasten the two mattress retaining snaps that are beneath the seat section.
c. Plug the bed into an applicable power outlet.