decontaminated iPads -used in clinical areas

[Sony SO]

Dear All,

With reference to Apple website related to cleaning Apple products http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226#ipads, proposed cleaning methods are as follows

To clean iPad, unplug all cables and turn off iPad (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, and then slide the onscreen slider). Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPad. iPad has an oleophobic coating on the screen; simply wipe iPad’s screen with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oil left by your hands. The ability of this coating to repel oil will diminish over time with normal usage, and rubbing the screen with an abrasive material will further diminish its effect and may scratch your screen.

The above mentioned cleaning procedures implicate that use of any disinfectant is NOT allowed. And in infection prevention and control perspective, we consider using soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth is not a decontamination method. If contaminated iPad is not disinfected, transmission risk will be increased. If disinfectant is used i.e. not following manufacturers written instructions, we may lose manufacturers warranty.

Any advice would help me out of my predicament.

Yours sincerely,

Sony SO

Nursing Officer, Infection Control Branch (Team 2)

Centre for Health Protection HONG KONG SAR, CHINA

http://www.chp.gov.hk/tc/cindex.html

office phone: +852 2125-2922; fax: +852 3523-0752

HA email sony@ha.org.hk; DH email no_icb4@dh.gov.hk
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[Verily Thomas]

Hi Sony

It is quite interesting this topic has come up when one of the most useful tools to make my life easier is the use of my handy iPad.

Here is a solution I came up with today. If you simply place your ipad in a disposable plastic sleeve or if you want to be even more inventive place it in a clear document wallet without its other protective difficult to clean covers, it provides an easy solution to simply dispose of the sleeve or wipe down the document wallet which will not impact on your iPad and yet still allow you easy use and access to technologically support equipment to make life easier for the already over worked ICP.

I had to squint a little with the red cover but I guess with a clear document sleeve will do the job and cost nothing but a few cents.

Hope this helps.

Kind Regards

Verily Thomas
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention and Control
SWSLHD-Bankstown/Lidcombe Hospital
Eldridge Road, Bansktown.NSW 2200
Tel 02 97228000 pager 28230
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Sony SO
Sent: Wednesday, 16 July 2014 2:09 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: decontaminated iPads -used in clinical areas

Dear All,

With reference to Apple website related to cleaning Apple products http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226#ipads, proposed cleaning methods are as follows

To clean iPad, unplug all cables and turn off iPad (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, and then slide the onscreen slider). Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPad. iPad has an oleophobic coating on the screen; simply wipe iPad’s screen with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oil left by your hands. The ability of this coating to repel oil will diminish over time with normal usage, and rubbing the screen with an abrasive material will further diminish its effect and may scratch your screen.

The above mentioned cleaning procedures implicate that use of any disinfectant is NOT allowed. And in infection prevention and control perspective, we consider using soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth is not a decontamination method. If contaminated iPad is not disinfected, transmission risk will be increased. If disinfectant is used i.e. not following manufacturers written instructions, we may lose manufacturers warranty.

Any advice would help me out of my predicament.

Yours sincerely,

Sony SO

Nursing Officer, Infection Control Branch (Team 2)

Centre for Health Protection HONG KONG SAR, CHINA

http://www.chp.gov.hk/tc/cindex.html

office phone: +852 2125-2922; fax: +852 3523-0752

HA email sony@ha.org.hk; DH email no_icb4@dh.gov.hk
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[Gerald Cha]

Hi Sony,

From an IC perspective, the iPads shouldnt pose that big a risk for transient contamination of the clinical environment when used appropriately I think phones are a bigger concern if we were to look in that direction (but does that truly translate directly to infection acquisition?).
A wipe down with a disposable detergent based cloth (obviously not soaking wet) should suffice in addressing your IC concerns.
If your primary issue lies with the products warranty, maybe purchase a waterproof case (readily available on the market) to allay your concerns with wiping the device down directly with any cleaning agent.
With or without the oleophobic coat, the device should still work anyway.
All the best with your final decision to the matter.

Regards,

Gerald Chan | Infection Control Manager
St John of God Murdoch Hospital
T: (08) 9366 1552 | M: 04 0549 5906 (ext 7804) | F: (08) 9311 4604 | E: Gerald.Chan@sjog.org.au
100 Murdoch Dve Murdoch WA 6150
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Sony SO
Sent: Wednesday, 16 July 2014 12:09 PM
To: ACIPC Infexion Connexion; Gerald Chan (Murdoch)
Subject: decontaminated iPads -used in clinical areas

Dear All,

With reference to Apple website related to cleaning Apple products http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226#ipads, proposed cleaning methods are as follows

To clean iPad, unplug all cables and turn off iPad (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, and then slide the onscreen slider). Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPad. iPad has an oleophobic coating on the screen; simply wipe iPad’s screen with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oil left by your hands. The ability of this coating to repel oil will diminish over time with normal usage, and rubbing the screen with an abrasive material will further diminish its effect and may scratch your screen.

The above mentioned cleaning procedures implicate that use of any disinfectant is NOT allowed. And in infection prevention and control perspective, we consider using soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth is not a decontamination method. If contaminated iPad is not disinfected, transmission risk will be increased. If disinfectant is used i.e. not following manufacturers written instructions, we may lose manufacturers warranty.

Any advice would help me out of my predicament.

Yours sincerely,

Sony SO

Nursing Officer, Infection Control Branch (Team 2)

Centre for Health Protection HONG KONG SAR, CHINA

http://www.chp.gov.hk/tc/cindex.html

office phone: +852 2125-2922; fax: +852 3523-0752

HA email sony@ha.org.hk; DH email no_icb4@dh.gov.hk
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[Katherine McKay]

Hi
A large zip lock bag is also an option these can be wiped with a disinfectant and discarded regularly. I have heard of some instances where iPads are given to patients to complete surveys and the like and this is the option that is used used.

Katherine McKay
IPAC CNC
Eastern Health

Hi Sony,

From an IC perspective, the iPads shouldnt pose that big a risk for transient contamination of the clinical environment when used appropriately I think phones are a bigger concern if we were to look in that direction (but does that truly translate directly to infection acquisition?).

A wipe down with a disposable detergent based cloth (obviously not soaking wet) should suffice in addressing your IC concerns.

If your primary issue lies with the products warranty, maybe purchase a waterproof case (readily available on the market) to allay your concerns with wiping the device down directly with any cleaning agent.

With or without the oleophobic coat, the device should still work anyway.

All the best with your final decision to the matter.

Regards,

Gerald Chan | Infection Control Manager
St John of God Murdoch Hospital
T: (08) 9366 1552 | M: 04 0549 5906 (ext 7804) | F: (08) 9311 4604 | E: Gerald.Chan@sjog.org.au
100 Murdoch Dve Murdoch WA 6150
http://www.sjog.org.au/murdoch | twitter.com/sjgh_murdoch | facebook.com/stjohnofgodmurdoch

Dear All,

With reference to Apple website related to cleaning Apple products http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3226#ipads, proposed cleaning methods are as follows

To clean iPad, unplug all cables and turn off iPad (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, and then slide the onscreen slider). Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPad. iPad has an oleophobic coating on the screen; simply wipe iPad’s screen with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oil left by your hands. The ability of this coating to repel oil will diminish over time with normal usage, and rubbing the screen with an abrasive material will further diminish its effect and may scratch your screen.

The above mentioned cleaning procedures implicate that use of any disinfectant is NOT allowed. And in infection prevention and control perspective, we consider using soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth is not a decontamination method. If contaminated iPad is not disinfected, transmission risk will be increased. If disinfectant is used i.e. not following manufacturers written instructions, we may lose manufacturers warranty.

Any advice would help me out of my predicament.

Yours sincerely,

Sony SO

Nursing Officer, Infection Control Branch (Team 2)

Centre for Health Protection HONG KONG SAR, CHINA

http://www.chp.gov.hk/tc/cindex.html

office phone: +852 2125-2922; fax: +852 3523-0752

HA email sony@ha.org.hk; DH email no_icb4@dh.gov.hk

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