Cleaning and Isolation
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PDAs should be cleaned at least daily with Sani-Cloth Plus wipes. Make sure the wipe is not dripping wet. Squeeze excess liquid from Sani-Cloth Plus wipes so the solution does not run onto the screen.
Isolation:
When PDA is left in room and patient has vacated the room:
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Clean with Sani-Cloth Plus wipes.
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Squeeze excess fluid from wipes.
Isolation Process When It Is Not Possible to Have a Dedicated PDA:
Duplicate patient ID bands placed in the anteroom for scanning is a violation of hospital policy and a significant safety risk. You must scan the ID band on the patient.
Outside Patient Room:
- Scan and prepare meds outside room.
- Gown up to enter the room.
- Take PDA into the room.
In the Patient Room:
- Scan the patient ID band.
- Set down the PDA in the patient room.
- Administer medications.
- Complete charting on the PDA.
After Medication Administration:
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Remove gown and gloves in the room.
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Perform hand hygiene with alcohol gel.
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Re-glove and squeeze excess liquid from Sani-Cloth Plus wipes so the solution does not run onto the screen.
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Clean PDA with Sani-Cloth Plus wipe.
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Leave room with the PDA and discard gloves.
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Perform hand hygiene with alcohol gel.