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14. Cleaning Procedure
i) Biocote
Your cot comes with an antibacterial additive incorporated into the powder
coated metalwork. Biocote™ inhibits the growth of bacteria on the surface
of the cot frame. It is effective against a wide range of both gram positive
and negative bacteria as well as fungi. Examples of bacteria that Biocote™
is resistant to include:
Bacillus Subtilis Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Escerichia Coli 0157 Streptococcus Faecalis
Salmonella Enteritides Listeria Monocytogenes
Biocote™ is an aid to keeping your cot infection free but it does not
substitute the need for the cot to be cleaned at regular intervals.
ii) Cleaning
All surfaces to be wiped down with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent (or
the hospital’s recommended cleaning solution) and diluted in hot water. Extra care
should be taken around areas where excess dirt or dust may gather. Rinse down with
clean water and dry off with a paper towel.
If any infectious material(s) have been in contact with the bed or it has been used by a
patient with a known infection, the above procedure should be followed by an
additional clean with NaDCC (Presept, Actichlor) at 10,000 PPM of Chlorine (or
instructions as prescribed by manufacturer). Rinse and dry again.
Always ensure that cleaned parts are allowed to dry before putting the mattress back
in place.
WARNING
Disconnect the cot from the mains power supply before cleaning
Ensure that the handset is plugged in to avoid water ingress into terminals
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