HLD procedure must be performed using clean applicable personal protective
equipment, according to the cleaning and disinfection materials’ manufacturer
instructions and the medical facility policy.
[W-40]
It is recommended to perform this step prior to treatment ending, to allow for the
immediate probe cleaning and disinfection, when treatment ends.
[N-52]
1. Verify that the cleaning and disinfection cart is stable and that the four (4) containers are intact and
are situated and leveled inside the cart openings, now and after each removal of the containers
from cart.
2. Remove (open) both the wide and the narrow container caps.
3. Completely fill the four (4) cart containers with Sodium hypochlorite (5.25-6.15% household
bleach), diluted approximately 1:100 with potable water (e.g., 25 cc of Sodium hypochlorite for 2.5
liters of water or 40 cc of Sodium hypochlorite for 4 liters of water).
4. Wait five (5) minutes and then completely drain the containers.
5. Rinse the containers, twice, by filling them with potable water and then drain completely.
6. Fill the containers up to their lower marker, according to the following instructions:
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