Maintenance - SPAN PressureGuard APM Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING: For the mattress, only the cover requires cleaning and maintenance. Disassembly
of the support surface for maintenance of internal components is not recommended. Clean and
disinfect mattress covers following contamination with bodily fluids and between patients. The
cover can be cleaned in place by wiping with neutral suds and lukewarm water. Rinse and allow
to air dry for approximately 20-30 minutes before use. For hard to clean spots, use liquid cleaner
with soft sponge in the concentration recommended by the manufacturer. DO NOT USE
HARSH CLEANERS OR SOLVENTS.
For long-term incontinent applications, clean and disinfect cover daily. A scented
cleaner/disinfectant is recommended. Iodophor type disinfectants (e.g. Betadine) will stain the
fabric.
For disinfection, phenolic or quaternary type disinfectants are recommended. Disinfectants
should be hospital grade (tuberculocidal). Follow manufacturer's instructions for use
concentrations, contact times and rinsing.
Contamination with blood on the fabric can be disinfected with a 1:10 dilution of household
bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite) as recommended by the CDC. The use of bleach at
improper dilutions may result in fabric discoloration and fluid pass-through.
Where surveillance and epidemiology indicate ongoing transmission of C. difficile, an EPA
registered hypochlorite-based disinfectant is recommended. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for use concentrations, contact times and rinsing. Generic sources of hypochlorite
(e.g. household chlorine bleach) may also be used. Prepare the disinfection solution fresh daily at
a 1:10 dilution. Improper dilutions may result in ineffectiveness and higher than recommended
concentrations will damage the fabric.
Note: Alcohol-based disinfectants are not effective against C. difficile and should not be used to
disinfect environmental services. For further information relative to this organism and infection
control in the healthcare setting, please refer to www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip.
Do not puncture the mattress with needles or sharp instruments. This may result in loss of
integrity of the mattress air system and will void the warranty. Inspect the covers and zipper area
for signs of damage, puncture, or wear that could result in fluid pass-through. If the cover is
stained, soiled, or torn, inspect the internal components for signs of contamination. If
contamination is evident, quarantine the mattress and remove from service following infection
control procedures.
It is important to follow the cleaning procedures before first-time use with any
patient; this is to avoid the possibility of transmission of pathogens between patients
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