NOCO Procedure

Use of NOCO spray device Version 1.0 of 10

Document No: PRO-MPS-027

Effective Date: 07-Mar-2013

Next Review Date: Mar-2015

Approval Authority: Operations Strategy Group

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Use of NOCO spray device 1. PURPOSE

SA Ambulance Service is required to provide our patients and crews with the safest and cleanest environment to be treated and work in therefore there is a need to sanitise SA Ambulance Service vehicles on a regular basis and immediately after carriage of an infected person.

2. SCOPE

This procedure addresses the NOCO spray cleans that we use to sanitise Ambulance vehicles post carriage of patients with VRE or MRSA infections. The NOCO spray cleaning system emits Sodium Peroxide at safe levels for both patients and staff and can be used on a regular basis by all staff, if the appropriate procedure is followed.

3. RESPONSIBILITES

Managers x Ensure compliance through monitoring.

Team Leaders x Ensure all operations staff are aware of the procedure and comply with it.

All SAAS Staff x Comply with this procedure







4. PROCEDURE

Stage Directions Picture

1. x The NOCO spray doesn’t eliminate the need to manually clean dirty surfaces.

x Staff will use DX4 – detergent and water to clean surfaces that have regular contact with a patient or patient’s fluids. Ensure appropriate PPE equipment is used in the cleaning process.

2. x Prior to opening or using NOCO spray fluid, don personal protection – plastic sleeves, goggles and gloves. Ensure sleeves are over gloves to avoid fluid coming in contact with skin.

x Quantities of plastic sleeves will be located with each NOCO spray units.

3. x Take the NOCO spray from its storage compartment

x Unscrew the lid of the cleaning solution

x Attach the cleaning solution bottle and diffuser device by screwing them together. Finger tight – DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN

4. x Place the diffuser with bottle attached into the NOCO spray unit.

x Place the NOCO spray unit on floor near the grab and go locker and side sliding door.







5. x Dial up the NOCO spray unit:

o Mercedes Sprinters – 30

o Bariatric and MedSTAR fleet – 40

x DO NOT ALTER THIS RATE.

6. x Place the black and white rubber strip onto the passenger’s side window.

x Pass the extension cord through the passenger’s side window and wind up window creating a seal.

x Or – pass through side door – careful not to close the door tight and damaging the extension cord.

7. x Turn the unit on – ensure the green light is glowing.

8. x With the vehicle running, turn on internal air-conditioners (front and rear) – to recycle mode.







9. x Activate unit by pressing side switch.

10. x Close all doors of vehicle.

x CAREFUL WHEN CLOSING DOOR ON EXTENSION CORD IF PLACING IT THROUGH THE SIDE DOOR.

11. x After five (5) minutes – the cleaning cycle should be complete

x Open all doors on vehicle to air/ventilate vehicle for 20 minutes

x Ensure vehicle and air conditioning units are still operating.

12. x After 20 minutes, remove diffuser unit and unscrew applicator.

x Ensure you are wearing correct PPE as described in stage 2.

x Ensure vehicle is well ventilated.

13. x Replace lid on NOCO spray fluid – finger tight only.

x Replace NOCO spray unit and fluid in appropriate storage area.







5. CONTACT OFFICER

If the NOCO spray needs repair or spare parts contact – Logistics Officer Bryan Millowick – 08 8353 7618 – email [email protected]. Bryan should also be contacted for stocks of the plastic sleeves.

NOCO spray fluid is available through the Health Distribution Centre via a stores order.

6. APPENDICE

Material Safety Data Sheet attached.

7. ASSOCIATED DOCUMENT

Doc. Ref. Number

Document Title or Information Source

PRO-OHSW-008 Hazardous Substances Procedure

8. VERSION CONTROL

Version Date Description Document Writer 1.0 130307 Endorsed and Approved document G Rayson

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