Those of you with Hill-Rom Nurse call system. The newer systems have devices on the wall the HCW will use a touch screen.
I want to know how your facility is cleaning and disinfecting them since they are a high touch surface.
What I am told is: mild detergent no antiseptics.
What the training person told me was: other places have been using hydrogen peroxide but to never use alcohol
He could give no rationale, technical data, disinfecting agent studies or data etc etc
I have put some pressure on the company to give me an IFU or official instructions not just verbal.
Hill-Rom is a healthcare device/equipment company. I am surprised that they are putting something in patient care, that HCWs are supposed to touch that cannot be disinfected.
Thanks for your input!
Brenda Schwan RN BSN CIC
WMC Decorah IA