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As you will be aware, the Trust is implementing a process to label patient equipment that has been cleaned between patients ready for use.
These labels are made by Vernacare and are green and have provision for staff to document:-
- Date when equipment cleaned
- Practitioners name (not signature) who cleaned the device
- Tick box demonstrating cleaning has occurred.
This information must be completed by the practitioner responsible for cleaning the equipment and be adhered to the equipment immediately.
These labels are made of paper and on the reverse of the label is a ½ side of sticky that will adhere to equipment without leaving behind any tacky residue. They come on a roll and can easily be torn off to the required length.
Positioning of labels:-
These labels must be applied to all equipment used by patients. This includes items such as:-
- Bed frames
- Bedside chairs
- Lockers
- Drip stands
- Trolleys
- Footstools
Medical equipment/device used for the patient ie,:-
- ECG
- Bedside tables
* In each area you will have equipment used frequently by patients that is wiped clean in-between patients. This equipment, at the end of the day, must be cleaned thoroughly and labeled ready for use the following day. This process must be agreed by the Head of Department.
* This list is not exhaustive and Heads of Departments are asked to review all equipment and identify the equipment needed to be included in this practice.
