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eep an inexpensive liquid thermometer by the cleaning station
or adhere it to the sink so your reprocessing techs can follow
the detergent manufacturer's guidelines and keep the cleaning
solution at the proper temperature. If your techs don't follow the man-
ufacturer's IFU for water/solution temperature, the cleaning agent
may not work effectively. But how can you expect your reprocessing
techs to comply if they can't take the temperature of the detergent
solution?
Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Infection Control Consulting Services
Delray Beach, Fla.
info@iccs-home.com
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD?
Is Your Cleaning Solution the Right Temperature?
• IN SINK A thermometer will help your techs keep the cleaning solution at the right temperature.
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