Hillrom P290 - Complying with Hill-Rom Recommendations

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Complying with Hill-Rom Recommendations
The cleaning and disinfecting method described below applies specifically to the
device and its accessories and is designed to save time and to help combat
nosocomial infection more effectively.
RECOMMENDATIONS
To ensure correct 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 on 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 that the device be disinfected before first use.
When cleaning, always check the cover for cuts, tears, cracks or snags; never use a
mattress with a damaged cover.
Using cleaning and disinfecting protocols or products other than those
recommended by Hill-Rom can compromise the conformity of the device and
patient safety and render the warranty null and void.
Hill-Rom recommends that the device should be disinfected before scrapping, in
accordance with applicable local regulations.
Cleaning and disinfecting are two separate procedures.
Cleaning is the physical removal of visible and non-visible soil and contaminants.
Disinfection is intended to kill microorganisms
Products to Be Avoided
Never use cleaning agents, detergents, degreasing agents or industrial solvents
containing any of the following products in order to avoid damaging the device
Do not use highly acidic detergents or disinfectants (pH<4).
Do not use highly basic detergents or disinfectants (pH>10).
Never use abrasive cleaning products or materials, such as scouring pads or powders.
Phenol Hydrochloric,
nitric or
sulfuric acids
Dimethylformamide
Cresol Soda Tetrahydrofuran