SOMATOM On.site Cleaning and Disinfection Job Aid USA

Cleaning and Disinfection Job Aid SOMATOM On.site SIEMENS Healthineers Healthineers SOMATOM On.site SOMATOM On.site After each examination, immediately clean and disinfect all surfaces that may have come into contact with the patient, the personnel, or body fluids. Hint: In case of any body fluid infiltration to the CT scanner, contact your Siemens Healthineers Customer Service. In addition, if the system remained unused for a longer period of time, for example, overnight, you must clean and disinfect these surfaces again before the next examination. 1. Preparing for cleaning and disinfection Before you start cleaning and disinfection, you need to prepare the system components, protect yourself and prepare the equipment required for cleaning and disinfecting. Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 SIEMENS Master Template Effective Date: 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Job Aid Effective Date: 28 Nov 2024 | QR700012746 Healthineers Job Aid I Cleaning and Disinfection Effective Date: 28 Nov 2024 | QR700012746 1.1 Preparing system components for cleaning and disinfection 1. Before cleaning and disinfecting, switch off your system, or switch to standby mode. 2. If available, use protective covers for sockets and other electrical connectors. 3. Check the components for damage. In case of material damage to any parts of the system, notify Siemens Healthineers Customer Service. 4. Ensure that all surfaces, crevices, and grooves are accessible. 1.2 Preparing the equipment for cleaning and disinfection  Cleaning personnel has put on protective equipment, such as chemical resistant gloves, a water-repellent protective apron, a face protection mask or goggles and a mask. 1. Prepare the cleaning and disinfection solution. Always adhere to the cleaning and disinfection product manufacturer's Instructions for Use. Hint: Use only compatible active ingredient classes for cleaning and disinfection: ○ pH-neutral cleaning agents / household dishwashing liquid ○ Quaternary compounds ○ Peroxide compounds (pH value ≥ 5) Hint: You can also use ready-to-use cleaning and disinfectant wipes, if they do not contain bleach. 2. Use lint-free wipes and tap water (potable water at room temperature) for cleaning and disinfection. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 2 of 11 Job Aid I Cleaning and Disinfection Effective Date: 28 Nov 2024 | QR700012746 2. General cleaning and disinfection procedures 2.1 Accessing system components for cleaning and disinfection  Park the CT scanner in a suitable location that is not blocking hospital personnel or equipment. Ensure that the scanner is away from corridors.  Park the ambulance or vehicle containing the CT scanner in a safe location. Clean and disinfect the CT system components in the following order: 1 2 3 4 1. The outer cover surfaces of the CT scanner in the park position 2. System components in the patient load position 3. System components in the scan start position 4. System components in the scan end position SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 3 of 11 Job Aid I Cleaning and Disinfection Effective Date: 28 Nov 2024 | QR700012746 2.2 Cleaning and disinfecting the outer surfaces of the CT scanner Clean and disinfect all readily accessible outer surfaces of the CT scanner and scanner accessories. 2.3 Cleaning and disinfecting the system components in the patient load position In the patient load position, the telescopic gantry and the front cover are at the rightmost position and expose the patient head holder. The front cover is not locked to the support column. 1. Fold the front Halo radiation shield up to access the bore opening. 2. On the gantry operator panel, press and hold the Cover Open key to move the gantry with the front cover to the patient load position. 3. Remove the head holder and set it aside for cleaning and disinfection. 4. Remove the shoulder board and set it aside for cleaning and disinfection. 5. If required, remove the pediatric support board and set it aside for cleaning and disinfection. 6. Remove the rear radiation shield and set it aside Patient load position (ICU variant) for cleaning and disinfection. 7. Clean and disinfect the support column and the covers: front, sides, bore, and the accessible part of the inner tower column. 8. Clean and disinfect the outer shell of the tele- scopic gantry, the tower covers, and the back of the gantry. 9. Clean and disinfect the front base. 10. Clean and disinfect the surface of the shoulder board. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 4 of 11 Job Aid I Cleaning and Disinfection Effective Date: 28 Nov 2024 | QR700012746 2.4 Cleaning and disinfecting the system components in the scan start position In the scan start position, the front cover and the telescopic gantry are in the leftmost position. The front cover is closed and locked to the support column. 1. On the gantry operator panel, press and hold the Cover Close key to move the gantry with the front cover to the scan start position. 2. Clean and disinfect the inside and outside of the front Halo radiation shield. 3. Clean and disinfect the accessible part of the inner tower, the rear base, base covers, and bumper surfaces. Scan start position (ICU variant) SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 5 of 11 Job Aid I Cleaning and Disinfection Effective Date: 28 Nov 2024 | QR700012746 2.5 Cleaning and disinfecting the system components in the scan end position In the scan end position, the front cover and the telescopic gantry are at the most distant positions from each other. The front cover is still closed and locked to the support column. The gantry is at the rightmost position. 1. On the gantry operator panel, press and hold the Gantry Back key until the telescopic gantry is completely extracted while the front cover stays in the scan position. 2. Clean and disinfect the rear bore inner surfaces and the shell of the telescopic gantry. 3. Remove the storage box and set it aside for cleaning and disinfection. 4. Clean and disinfect the tower surfaces, including the gantry operator panel and the drive handle. 5. Pull the power cord out as far as possible. 6. Clean and disinfect the power cord and let it wind up automatically. Scan end position (ICU variant) 7. Remount the cleaned and disinfected storage box. 8. Reinstall the cleaned and disinfected rear radiation shield. 9. Reinstall either the cleaned and disinfected head holder or the cleaned and disinfected pediatric support board, as required. 10. Reinstall the cleaned and disinfected shoulder board. 11. Put the shoulder board in the transport position. Hint: Additional maintenance cleaning is recommended. Maintenance cleaning includes all regularly disinfected surfaces and surfaces that do not require regular disinfection, for example, wheels. Hint: Make sure that no fluid enters any ports, including the USB, ethernet, SD card, or other power ports during cleaning and disinfection. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 6 of 11 Job Aid I Cleaning and Disinfection Effective Date: 28 Nov 2024 | QR700012746 3. Additional information about cleaning and disinfecting CT system components and accessories 3.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the touch screen display You can clean and disinfect the screen of the touch screen display even if it is switched on. 1. To lock the touch screen display, open the Home screen of the Advanced UI and tap the Lock tile. The touch screen display is locked. 2. Clean and disinfect the touch screen display. Hint: Do not use fibrous materials, such as paper Le towels, that can scratch the touch screen System Check display. Over time, dirt particles and Examination Touch UN cleaning agents can get ingrained in the scratches. Hint: Do not use corrosive agents to clean the touch screen display to avoid damage to the surface coating. 3. To unlock the touch screen display, tap the ) +) Unlock icon. 4. The login screen is displayed. 5. Enter your credentials in the corresponding fields and tap OK. 6. The Home screen of the Advanced UI is displayed. 7. You can use the touch screen display again. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 7 of 11 Job Aid I Cleaning and Disinfection Effective Date: 28 Nov 2024 | QR700012746 3.2 Cleaning and disinfecting the removable head holder 1. Remove the cushion from the head holder. 2. Remove the head holder from the support column. 3. Clean and disinfect the surface of the head holder. Hint: Ensure that you can also access areas that are difficult to reach, for example, the transition between mounting plate and head holder. Hint: Do not wipe affixed Velcro surfaces. 4. Clean and disinfect the interface for the head holder or the pediatric support board in the support column. 5. Clean and disinfect both sides of the cushion. 6. When you are finished, mount the head holder to the support column. 3.3 Cleaning and disinfecting positioning aids A number of positioning aids are made from foam material. 1. Clean and disinfect all surfaces of the positioning aid. Hint: Do not use surgical spirit for cleaning. The surface material may become wrinkled. Hint: Do not use acidic disinfectants. Surface materials may be affected. Siemens Healthineers recommends using peroxide-based surfactant disinfectants with a pH value above 5. Hint: For hygiene reasons, Siemens Healthineers recommends covering the positioning aids with medical drapes after cleaning and disinfection. 3.4 Cleaning and disinfecting fabric accessories Fabric accessories, such as straps and belts, can be washed and disinfected in one cycle in the washing machine. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 8 of 11 Job Aid I Cleaning and Disinfection Effective Date: 28 Nov 2024 | QR700012746 1. Follow the instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer regarding the amount of disinfectant needed for a given amount of laundry. 2. Add the disinfectant cleaner and start the appropriate program of the washing machine with a minimum time of 35 minutes and a minimum temperature of 60 °C. 3. Let the fabric accessories dry completely at room temperature before use. 3.5 Cleaning and disinfecting the removable shoulder board (MSU variant only) 1. Remove the shoulder board from the support column. 2. Clean and disinfect the surface of the shoulder board. 3. Clean and disinfect the interface for the shoulder board at the support column. 4. When you are finished, mount the shoulder board to the support column. 3.6 Cleaning and disinfecting the removable pediatric support board (ICU variant only) 1. Remove the pediatric support board from the support column. 2. Clean and disinfect the surface of the pediatric support board. Hint: Ensure that you can also access areas that are difficult to reach, for example, the wing nut lever of the pediatric support board. Hint: Do not wipe affixed Velcro surfaces. 3. Clean and disinfect the interface for the head holder or the pediatric support board in the support column. 4. When you are finished, mount the pediatric support board to the support column, if required. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 9 of 11 Job Aid I Cleaning and Disinfection Effective Date: 28 Nov 2024 | QR700012746 3.7 Cleaning and disinfecting radiation shields The radiation shields are covered with an X-ray curtain. Hint: For the X-ray curtain, contact with liquids should be limited. In the event of contamination, the radiation shields should be processed immediately and allowed to dry. Prolonged contact to any liquids should be avoided. 1. Remove the rear radiation shield. 2. Clean and disinfect both surfaces of the rear radiation shield and set it aside. 3. Open the front Halo radiation shield. 4. Clean and disinfect the inside and outside of the front Halo radiation shield. TOM O 5. Let the radiation shields dry thoroughly. 6. Mount the rear radiation shield to the CT system. 3.8 Cleaning phantoms 1. To clean the sensitive surface of a phantom, only use a pH-neutral cleaning product. 2. After cleaning, completely drain and dry the phantoms. Hint: Do not disinfect phantoms. Hint: For more information on phantoms for the quality measurement, and additional accessories for the constancy test, refer to the corresponding sections in the Instructions for Use of your CT system. SIEMENS Unrestricted | Published by Siemens Healthineers AG | © Siemens Healthineers AG, 2024 Master Template Effective Date 21 Apr 2023 | HILS 2224 Healthineers Page 10 of 11 Job Aid I Cleaning and Disinfection Effective Date: 28 Nov 2024 | QR700012746 Please note this learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Please note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. 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