Steiss UTS - Cleaning & Disinfection Protocol; Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures

8. Cleaning & Disinfection Protocol
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It is very important to have a strict cross infection, cleaning and disinfection
policy in line with current Hospital/Nursing Home infection control guidelines.
1. Remove the bedding.
2. If necessary, inate the mattress.
3. Ensure that the power unit is off.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
5. Ensure that the underside of the mattress is clear of all sharp objects.
6. Perform one of the following:
• If blood is present, decontaminate the whole mattress product in line
with current hospital or Nursing Home Guidelines.
• If blood is not present, remove any soil from the cover with paper towels.
NOTE: If grossly soiled, the cover should be removed, cleaned and decontaminated.
7. Using a clean sponge or paper towel, wipe down the cover surface and cells with a diluted detergent solution
or recommended cleaner disinfectant or other germicidal detergent solution.
8. Cleaning and disinfection may be carried out on the cover with hand hot water and a neutral detergent or
with a sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1% or 1000 parts per million available chlorine).
9. Alternatively remove the cover and launder, 95o C (203o F), using normal detergents.
It is essential that articles be thoroughly dried after all cleaning procedures and before storage.
10. Perform the following steps to clean the power unit and hose ttings:
Open the system and expose the pump which is housed in the corner at the foot end of the mattress.
- Wipe all controls, chassis and hose ttings with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
- Using a nylon brush, gently clean all crevices as they can harbor microorganisms.
- Air dry all treated surfaces.
WARNING:
● Switch off the electrical supply to the pump and disconnect the
power cable from the mains before cleaning and inspection.
● Protective clothing should be worn when performing
cleaning procedures.
● Do not use Phenol based cleaning solutions.
All equipment should be inspected. Any item that is
visibly soiled with the patient’s blood or other body
uids should be properly cleaned or removed. It is
recommended that the system is clean regularly and
after each patient use.
In many cases it will be only be necessary to remove
the mattress cover for cleaning. If there is obvious
soiling a complete cleaning or decontamination
will be required.