Decontamination - Arjohuntleigh Bari-Breeze User Manual

7. Decontamination

The following processes are recommended, but should be adapted to comply with
the local or national guidelines (Decontamination of Medical Devices) which may
apply within the Healthcare Facility or the country of use. If you are uncertain, you
should seek advice from your local Infection Control Specialist.
The system should be routinely decontaminated between patients and at
Bari-Breeze
regular intervals while in use; as is good practice for all reusable medical devices.
Remove the power cord from the mains supply before cleaning and
decontamination.
Do not use Phenol-based solutions or abrasive compounds or pads
during the decontamination process as these will damage the
surface coating. Do not boil or autoclave the cover.
Avoid immersing electrical parts in water during the cleaning
process.
During Use
To clean
To disinfect
Laundering
WARNING
Caution
It is recommended that were practical, all parts of the
system (including mattress, top cover, pump, and
tubeset) should be cleaned weekly whilst in use.
Wipe all exposed surfaces with a cloth which has been
moistened in simple detergent and water. Ensure to
remove any organic debris that may be adherent to the
surfaces. Dry.
Wipe all surfaces with a solution which
cleaned
contains a chlorine-releasing agent diluted up to a
strength of 10,000 parts per million (depending on local
policy): an example is sodium hypochlorite. Dry.
Alternatively use a cloth moistened with alcohol (70%)
and allow to air dry.
The mattress cover can be easily unzipped for complete
removal to allow laundering at 65°C for 10 minutes or
80°C for 3 minutes to achieve thermal disinfection. This
complies with HSG (95) 18 Hospital Laundry
arrangements for used and infected linen (UK) 1995.
DO NOT TUMBLE DRY COVERS ABOVE 30°C.
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