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Hi Victoria,
Best practice would be single resident use – i.e. resident has their own.
When this is not possible there may be a local guideline to reflect on.
Manufacturer’s instructions would guide the cleaning practice, but here is a recommendation from the WA guide:
Following use, clean with a pre-impregnated disposable neutral detergent wipe or if cleaning and disinfection is required e.g. for patient under transmission precautions, use a pre-impregnated disposable detergent and disinfectant wipe.
Re pack cover/protection: WA guide – Hot and cold packs must be used with a cover and are not to be applied directly to the skin. NSW guide: Hot packs must not be placed on direct contact with the patients’ skin. Wrap the heat pack in a disposable wipe or special purpose non-woven pouch (e.g. Livingstone). Alternatively, wrap hot pack in two towels and place in pillow slip to prevent burns.
Hope this helps.
Regards Carrie
