CARE
OF REFRIGERATOR
l.
Defrost and empty the contents every week (frost — forming refrigerators)
2. Let all the frost melt. Do not use
sharp instruments to remove frost
3. Clean with mild soap solutions
inside and outside, wipe clean with plain water
4. Empty and clean frost — free
refrigerators once in 2 weeks
5. Return unused/ partially used blood
products to blood bank or laboratory
6. Discard any unsent blood samples
7. Do not keep milk, food items and
drinking water in the refrigerator with pathological products
8. Switch on the power supply and turn
the thermostat knob to full. Wait for half an
hour. Replace the contents in the refrigerator
9. Do not open the refrigerator door
frequently and unnecessarily
10. Avoid keeping the refrigerator door
open for more than 30 minutes
11. Keep the refrigerator at a cool,
dry place away from the wall
CARE
OF THERMOMETERS
·
Wear
disposable gloves.
·
Wipe
the thermometer from bulb to stem in rotating movement using cotton swab
before using
·
Wipe
the thermometer from stem to bulb after using
·
Wash
the thermometer under running water
·
Wipe
the thermometer with the dry cotton from stem to bulb.
·
Wipe
the thermometer with spirit from stem to bulb.
·
Replace
the thermometer into the cover.
CARE OF HOSPITAL FURNITURE
The
commonly used hospital furniture include beds, tables, chairs, cardiac table,
bedside storage lockers, wheel chairs, stretchers, operation theatre tables,
labour room tables, nursing station, cupboards.
·
Metal
furniture may be adequately cared for by frequent washing with warm water and
soap. Scouring may scratch the surface of the furniture and thus should not be
used
·
Most
wood furniture used in hospitals have a water proof finish and are made to
withstand as excessive amount of wear
·
Report
damage or breakage of furniture immediately so it can be repaired before it is
damaged further
·
When
using the over bed table, raise it high enough to clear the foot of the bed so
it will not be damaged when moved
·
Use
a mild soap solution to wash the furniture and dry it carefully after it has
been washed
·
If
anything is spilled on the furniture, be sure that it is immediately mopped up.
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