Maintenance; Decontamination; Disinfecting The Bed - Park House Healthcare RICHMOND ULTRA LOW BED Service Manual

7. Maintenance

Decontamination

WARNING! Disconnect the bed from mains power supply prior to
decontamination
WARNING! Protective clothing should be worn at all times
The following cleaning procedures are suggested by Park House Healthcare as being suitable
infection control procedures. Further information is available upon request.
NB - These guidelines are for the bed and its accessories only. Please refer to specific
cleaning guidelines for mattresses.
Clean the bed using a single use cloth soaked in hand hot water and a neutral detergent.
Clean the bed from top to bottom, cleaning the wheels last. Pay extra attention when
cleaning the areas where dust can build up.
The head and foot boards and individual mattress sections can be removed for thorough
cleaning.
Rinse the bed with clean water and wipe dry with disposable paper towels. Make sure the
bed is completely dry before replacing the mattress.

Disinfecting the bed

If the bed is heavily soiled or has been exposed to bodily fluids then it will require a more
thorough cleaning procedure.
Follow the guidelines above and then wipe down using a single use cloth soaked in cold
water and a 0.1% chlorine solution (1,000ppm). If required a 1.0% chlorine solution
(10,000ppm) and cold water can be used.
Rinse the bed with clean water and wipe dry with disposable paper towels. Make sure the
bed is completely dry before replacing the mattress.
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