Hillrom Compella - Recommendations; Cleaning and Disinfection

Cleaning and Disinfecting
Compella™ Bariatric Bed System Instructions for Use (178951 REV 6) 79
CAUTION:
To help prevent equipment damage, obey these cautions:
• Caution—Do not use high temperatures to dry the topper. Air dry or select a low or non-heat
dry cycle such as air fluff. High temperatures could impact the impermeability of the topper.
• Caution—Do not spray disinfectant directly on the air supply unit, or immerse the air supply
unit in any type of liquid.
• Caution—Keep the air filters clean. See “Clean the Air Supply Unit Filters” on page 82.
• Caution—Do not autoclave the air supply unit or the hose assembly.
• Caution—Do not steam clean or power wash the bed. Pressure and excessive moisture can
damage the protective surfaces of the bed and its electrical components.
• Caution—Do not use harsh cleansers/detergents, heavy duty grease removers, solvents such
as toluene, xylene, or acetone, and do not use scouring pads (you may use a soft bristle brush).
• Caution—Do not use bleach as your primary everyday cleaner/disinfectant.
• Caution—Fully extend the foot section prior to the cleaning and disinfection process.
RECOMMENDATIONS
For proper cleaning and disinfection, staff members should be trained.
The trainer should carefully read the instructions and follow them when the trainee is being trained.
The trainee should:
• Be given time to read the instructions and to ask any questions.
• Clean and disinfect the product while the trainer supervises. During, and/or after this process,
the trainer should correct the trainee of any differences from the instructions for use.
The trainer should supervise the trainee until the trainee can clean and disinfect the bed as instructed.
Hill-Rom recommends to clean and disinfect the bed and support surface 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 with the associated contact time
for disinfection.