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Ashley Liles liked a reply on topic Re: Biannual requirements - iSTAT

Monday, Jun 21, 2021 at 1:43 PM

Re: Biannual requirements - iSTAT

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Pet Maniquis posted a reply on Re: Biannual requirements - iSTAT

Monday, Jun 21, 2021 at 1:36 PM

Said: Ashley, What you have to do bi annually on your i-STAT depends on who inspects you. CAP require, calibration, AMR, method comparison, and meter to meter. Precision is not required biannually, It is required for new met...

Sherilyn Solanick posted a reply on Re: Approved Disinfectant wipes

Monday, Jun 21, 2021 at 1:21 PM

Said: Check with manufacturer. I have been thru this. Make certain the manufacturer will continue to honor any warranties you may have on the instrument if you do not follow what has been approved for use.

Patricia Rauchholz posted a reply on Re: Approved Disinfectant wipes

Monday, Jun 21, 2021 at 12:13 PM

Said: Amy,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; <...

Amy Haney posted a new Topic

Monday, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:53 AM

Approved Disinfectant wipes

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 "a...

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