Highlight for Peroxide Wipes - Training The Trainer_0424 PDF

Training Introduction

What is Highlight?

• Highlight colors peroxide wipes blue so you can see disinfection coverage, then the color fades away to clear when effective technique is used

Why Highlight?

• It improves cleaning and disinfection to protect patients from getting infections

When do we use Highlight?

• Use Highlight in the areas you are using peroxide

Training Outline

1. Setting Up the Device

2. Using the Device

Setting Up the Device

• Reusable, do NOT throw away

• Single-use + ready-to-use

Attaches directly to standard 5” canisters:

• Reusable, do NOT throw away

For larger 9” buckets: 9” Adapter

• Reusable, do NOT throw away

For narrower 4” canisters:

Standard Canisters: Attaching the Lid

1. Remove lid of wipe canister.

2. Attach Lid, pressing down with even pressure from both hands to snap it in place.

Large Buckets: Attaching the Lid + 9” Adapter

1. Remove lid of wipe bucket.

2. Attach 9” Adapter and press down to snap into place.

3. Attach Lid onto 9” Adapter by pressing down until snug (you will not feel a “snap”). Step

Narrower Canisters: 4” Adapter

1. Remove lid of narrow canister.

2. Attach Lid, pressing down with even pressure from both hands to snap it in place.

3. Place canister into 4” Adapter for stabilization, if needed

Threading the First Wipe

1. Press the two side buttons to unlock the Lid.

2. Gently lift the Lid upward.

3. Pull the first wipe out and lay it horizontally across the white roller.

4. Close the Lid and make sure it “clicks” on both sides. The wipe should be positioned under the gray flap and not pinched on the side of the Lid.

Inserting the Cartridge

Remove pull tab and shake Cartridge. Press the Cartridge into the Lid until fully inserted.

Each Cartridge has enough color to last 1 bucket or 1-2 canisters.

Tip: Once the Cartridge is inserted, do not remove until empty or else it may drip.

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Using the Device

PPE and Safety

1. Wear gloves when handling disinfectants.

Tip: Highlight has been tested by 3rd parties and is safe to use. If you get Highlight on yourself, rinse with soap and water.

Dispensing Wipes

1. Press the “Dispense” button and gently pull the wipe at the same time to guide the wipe out. Wipes will come out as long as button is held down.

2. Tear the wipe at a perforation.

Using the Wipe

1. Fold wipe in half so wipe fits in hand (important for applying even pressure).

2. Spread color as evenly as possible on surfaces.

3. If good wiping technique used with even force/pressure, color will fade completely to clear after 2-3 minutes. Step 3 Step 2

Step 1

Wipe Technique

Good technique requires even coverage and friction. Highlight can help train good habits – the color allows staff to ensure full coverage and evenly spreading the color (same shade, no darker streaks) enforces friction.

Good technique

Poor technique

Darker streaks

Missed coverage

Color Residue Troubleshooting: Partial fading

Cause: If small streaks of color remain and the surface has completely dried:

• Poor wiping technique

• Highlight adhering to dirt/sticker residue

Solution:

• To wipe with good technique, fold wipe in half and spread color evenly

• Use elbow grease to remove dirt/sticker residue

• Any remaining color residue can be removed with an uncolored peroxide wipe

Color Residue Troubleshooting: No fading

Cause: If none of the color fades and the surface has completely dried:

• Not using peroxide wipes (bleach, quat, etc.)

• Peroxide wipes have dried out

• Peroxide wipes have expired

Solution:

• Grab a fresh canister of peroxide wipes

Check expiration date

Color Residue Troubleshooting: Crevices/Same Spots

Cause: If color remains in crevices or the same parts of the surface repeatedly:

• Dirt/grime is stuck in crevices

• Surface is old/porous and absorbing color

Solution:

• Use elbow grease to remove dirt/grime and crevices will no longer stay blue

• If surface is porous, it may be harboring pathogens. Use blank peroxide wipes to remove color (see next slide)

Helping Staff Learn How to Use Highlight

1. It is common for staff to experience partial fading (small streaks) as they’re first learning to use the product. Don’t let them be discouraged!

2. Instruct them to disinfect room normally and allow time for color to fade away.

3. At the very end of disinfecting all surfaces (e.g. before mopping the floors), push side buttons to open Lid and grab a blank/uncolored peroxide wipe.

4. Do an inspection of the room, using the blank peroxide wipe to dab any small streaks away.

Tip: Using a blank peroxide wipe is the easiest way to remove any color.

Retraction of Wipes

1. After 5 minutes of inactivity, hanging wipes will get retracted back into the Lid to prevent drying out of the wipe.

Note: Simply press the “Dispense” button to get a new wipe (you do not need to open the Lid the thread the wipe again)

Time = 0 min

Time = 5 min

Product Workflow

1. To remove Lid, hold canister down in one hand and use other hand to lift and detach Lid from canister. Re-use Lid and attach to new canister of wipes.

2. Cartridge is empty when wipes come out of Lid with no color. To remove Cartridge, pull Cartridge out and dispose. Get a new Cartridge and insert into Lid. Step

Replacing Batteries

4 D-size batteries are required in the back of the Lid

light on dispense button means batteries must be replaced immediately