Approved Disinfectant wipes
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What are you doing if the manufacturer doesn't have an approved disinfectant wipe listed in the SOP? Specifically, EPOC. EPOC's SOP seems to be really vague. It really only lists 70% isopropyl to decontaminated the analyzer. My concern is when it is in contact with CDiff patients. My hospital wants to use Super-Sani Germicidal wipes or a bleach wipe to clean or decontaminate POC instruments. If we use a disinfectant wipe not listed as an "approved" wipe does this go against manufacturer instructions? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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Here is what we have in our policy:
Cleaning the exterior surface of the device is required after every patient encounter and when visibly soiled. Clean with a hospital-approved disinfectant wipe; use bleach wipes for cDiff, Norovirus, or TB patients. Do not immerse, flood, or apply liquid directly anywhere onto the internal or external areas of the Host or Reader. Do not expose the Host cradle or Reader pivot electrical contacts to cleaning solutions. If the electrical contacts are exposed to liquids, ensure they are dry before cradling the Host with the Reader.
We have been using our EPOCs for 4 years and have not had any issues. Hope that helps.
We went to each manufacturer and got in writing the alternatives they'd agree to based on the ingredients but also what could not be a 'hidden' ingredient (eg methanol).
Years ago we used a statement 'use a hospital grade & Infection Control approved' product. We stopped that at the time we knew visibility was high by TJC survey teams due to a focus on low & high level disinfection.
Plus I agree with Sherilyn's statement about warranty. Plus consider if you have an exchange/trade program with a manufacturer.