How and when are the hospital grade NQ unit filters changed?
NQ
UNIT CLEANING
The mobile units require proper cleaning at three specific times.
1 - When the unit is moved from room to room
2 - When the unit is serviced
3 - When the unit is stored of left unattended for more than 1 month
The spread of dust, germs and any possible infection must be contained,
therefore the cleaning of the NQ units should follow hospital Standard
Operating Procedures ( SOP ). If an SOP for mobile units is not in
place at your hospital, clinic or building, please follow the following
guidelines. These guidelines are offered as suggestions only and do
not constitute a guarantee to not spread infection.
Personnel must wear proper masks and gloves before starting. Area
should be under negative pressure if at all possible.
1 - remove unit filters; bag and dispose of old filters as medical
waste.
2 - wipe down, with standard disinfectant, the inside and outside
of the cabinet, this should be done inside the room before transporting.
3 - install new unit filters.
4 - wipe down the UVGI lamps with a damp cloth, do not use any water
or detergent on the glass.
5 - do not turn the unit back on until it is located in the new space.
If the unit is not able to be worked on inside the room a complete
sealing of the unit from ambient air ( plastic wrap or equal ) should
be discussed with the infectious disease department or other such
department depending on the hospital staffing.
The bottom opening must get special attention as the wheels are further
out then the actual air opening and special consideration is required
so as not to have air leaks when transporting. The unit would then
be taken to a secure area and the above 5 steps performed.
