EAR CARE PROCEDURE FOR COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICES

PROPULSE ELECTRONIC EAR SYRINGE
CLEANING PROCEDURE
It is important that this equipment is decontaminated at the end of a session or at the end of
each day and before use to prevent cross infection between patients or cross infection from
inadequately disinfected equipment.
Jet tips are single use only items.
HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using any cleaning/disinfection product staff must satisfy themselves that
they are aware of safe handling, storage and dilution strengths of the product used.
COSHH data must be read and available to all staff.
CLEANING AGENTS/DISINFECTANTS REQUIRED
General Purpose Detergent
NADCC disinfectant tablets (Antichlor 0.5g)
Dilution strength: 1,000 parts per million
Dissolve 2 x 0.5g tablets in ½ litre of cold water
DISINFECTANT INFORMATION
NADCC is a broad spectrum anti-microbial agent which is effective against bacteria, fungi
and viruses (including HIV, Hepatitis, MRSA, E.coli and pseudomonas). It is more stable
and therefore more effective than liquid forms of sodium hypochlorite. Tablets have a
longer shelf life and are more convenient to use and correctly prepared give an accurate
strength. NADCC is an approved disinfectant in the Trust Disinfection Policy
DECONTAMINATING THE MACHINE BEFORE USE (This need only be once a day)
1. Fill the tank ¾ full with the freshly prepared NADCC solution.
2. Run the machine for a few seconds into a sink to ensure all the internal pipe work is
filled with the solution.
3. Stop the machine, leave to stand for 10 minutes to disinfect.
4. After 10 minutes empty the tank and refill with fresh tap water.
5. Run this through the machine to thoroughly rinse the system.
6. Discard any remaining NADCC solution, rinse and dry jug.
The machine is now ready for use
Note:
It is not advisable to attempt decontamination within a patient’s home.
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