Kinnos Highlight for Bleach Wipes Training Manual

FOR BLEACH WIPES

TRAINING GUIDE This training guide provides a structure for training new users on use of Highlight for Bleach Wipes, as well as to troubleshoot common user errors.

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FOR BLEACH WIPES

TRAINING GUIDE I. TRAINING INTRODUCTION Using Highlight for Bleach Wipes can help improve staff cleaning and disinfection.

As with any new process, a learning curve exists for using the product and how it helps staff to improve their proper technique for wiping surfaces.

In the first two weeks of usage, it is normal to expect some color residue streaks on surfaces (see page 3). The lack of a two-step cleaning process means that there is often soil on surfaces which Highlight will bind to. The more thoroughly an end-user evenly blends and distributes color on surfaces: • • •

the more thoroughly they wipe surfaces and remove soil the better their disinfection quality metrics will be, and the less color residue is left behind

Studies show that fluorescent marker removal scores steadily improve over the first 2 weeks of using Highlight*.

As users learn improved technique, colored soil or residue will wane as they retrain themselves from past wiping techniques that are often not as thorough, leaving behind soil.

During first weeks of use, we recommend that staff incorporate a 60-second walkthrough at the end of a room cleaning with a wet paper towel or bleach wipe to do any touch-ups. As staff learn better technique by using the product, they will see improvements in disinfection quality and less residue.

We strongly recommend that you share how Highlight works with the nursing team so they'll know it's part of an enhanced cleaning process. Nurses can then also engage with patients and tell them your hospital is going the extra mile to keep them safe! *Am J Infect Control. 2021;S0196-6553(21)00738-0. kinnos.com | 301-259-1089 | team@kinnos.com | © 2022

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TROUBLESHOOTING - BLUE RESIDUE Try these common troubleshooting steps. If the solutions below do not fix the problem or you experience something not listed below, please contact your local sales representative or email us at: team@kinnos.com

Problem: Blue color remains completely or mostly unfaded across wiped areas.

1) Not using a bleach-based disinfectant, or 2) the bleach wipes have expired or decayed.

Solution: Try a new canister of bleach wipes that are within the expiration date."

Note that it is possible for bleach wipes to decay before the expiration date.

Cause:

Problem: Color streaking is left behind on random parts of Cause:

Solution:

Problem: Cause: Solution:

the surface.

Highlight color will adhere to soil or residue left on the surface (e.g. dirt, tape residue) or to porous surfaces (e.g. damaged equipment, certain types of paint).

Evenly spreading Highlight means more thorough wiping, which will do a better job of removing any soil/residue and leave behind less color.

Color is consistently not fading in the same small spots or in crevices.

Those spots are likely porous and might need to be replaced to avoid harboring pathogens.

Crevices commonly can build up dirt/soil.

Train cleaning staff to do a 60 second walkthrough at the end of a room cleaning to remove any color residue on porous spots with a wet paper towel or bleach wipe. Thoroughly cleaning and removing dirt from crevices will prevent color residue from occuring in those areas in the future.

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TRAINING GUIDE II. TRAINING STEPS - ATTACHING THE LID TO WIPES CONTAINER A.

Unpackage Highlight for Bleach Wipes Lid (“Lid”) & Cartridge (“Cartridge”).

B.

Identify which bleach wipes bucket or canister you are using. Highlight for Bleach Wipes Adapters (“Adapters”) enable Lids to be used with bucket sized bleach wipes or with 4-inch canister sized bleach wipes.

C.

If necessary, attach Adapter to the bleach wipes canister.

D.

Attach Lid to the canister or to Adapter.

9-inch Adapter assembly

4-inch Adapter assembly

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TRAINING GUIDE II. TRAINING STEPS - INSERTING THE CARTRIDGE E.

Insert Cartridge into Lid. Press down to click into place. Each Cartridge is single use and is adequate for one bucket or two canisters of wipes.

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Avoid repeatedly inserting and removing the Cartridge multiple times, as this could cause the bottom of the Cartridge to drip.

Add cartridge

Raise Lid

Pull wipes across roller

III. TRAINING STEPS - DISPENSING THE WIPES A.

Press both buttons on the side of the Lid to open. Pull out a wipe and lay the wipe on the roller. The small front flap senses wipes to dispense Highlight. If there is no wipe on the roller, wipes will not dispense.

C.

Close the Lid. When you hear a click, the Lid is locked.

D.

Press the top button to dispense the wipes.

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When dispensing, very gently pull on wipes to help guide them out. Do not pull forcefully or wipes may not receive enough Highlight color and color will be light on surfaces.

The first time a brand new Lid is used, the first few seconds of dispensing will have no color as the Highlight fluid needs to be primed through the Lid. For new Cartridges, the first 2-3 wipes may have no Highlight color as the Cartridge is primed. For new cartridges, 2 to 3 wipes may have no Highlight color as the cartridge is primed.

Once Highlight color appears, raise the Lid again and place the uncolored wipes back into the canister to re-feed through the Lid.

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TRAINING GUIDE IV. TRAINING STEPS - USING THE WIPES A.

Dispense wipes with Highlight color. Fold the wipe in half.

C.

Wipe so that the color spreads uniformly and use multiple passes to cover the surface completely.

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D.

Follow bleach manufacturer’s recommendation to use only on hard, non-porous surfaces such as laminates, stainless steel, hard plastics, vinyl, and glass. Avoid contact with fabrics, untreated wood, paper products, or other soft, porous surfaces.

Highlight will fade from blue to clear within several minutes when the Highlight + bleach is distributed evenly across the surface.

GOOD WIPE TECHNIQUE Evenly spreading Highlight-enhanced bleach will result in complete fading due to more thorough wiping and soil removal.

initial application

~3 minutes later

BAD WIPE TECHNIQUE Unfaded blue in streaks may be due to a poor wiping technique.

Spread Highlight-enhanced bleach evenly with multiple passes.

initial application

~3 minutes later

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TRAINING GUIDE V. TRAINING STEPS - REMOVING THE CARTRIDGE A.

When Cartridge is empty, pull (blue) Cartridge off Lid and discard. Place new Cartridge into the dispenser and press down firmly to make sure it’s connected.

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The battery pack may be removed from the underside of the Cartridge and batteries can be disposed based on workplace guidelines. Empty Cartridge can be disposed of in regular waste.

VI. STORAGE • • • • • • •

Lid can be cleaned with a bleach wipe or wet cloth.

Lid should be stored out of direct sunlight. Do not expose to extreme temperatures.

Cartridge should be stored between 42°F and 110°F in a dry place in the original container. Keep away from open flames, intense heat, or direct sunlight.

Do not attempt to disassemble Lid. Do not drop.

Use within 1 year of purchase.

Do NOT use with expired bleach wipes, refer to bleach wipe product label.

Do NOT use with disinfectant wipes that are not bleach-based.

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TRAINING GUIDE Highlight for Bleach Wipes is compatible with most sizes of healthcare and professional-grade bleach wipes. This chart provides common examples but is not a complete list.

Highlight for Bleach Wipes Compatibility Common Example

Example Specifications

Compatibility

Canister diameter: 5” Wipe size: 6” x 10.5” PDI Sani-Cloth Bleach Wipe Large Canister (75 ct)

No adapter required, attach Lid directly to canister

Canister diameter: 4” Wipe size: 6.75” x 9” Clorox Healthcare Bleach Wipes (70 ct)

Utilize 4-inch adapter

Bucket diameter: 9” Wipe size: 7.5” x 15” PDI Sani-Cloth Bleach Wipe Pail (160 ct)

Clorox Healthcare Bleach Wipes Bucket (110 ct)

Bucket diameter: 9” Wipe size: 12” x 12”

Canister diameter: 4” Wipe size: 6” x 5”

Utilize 9-inch adapter

Not recommended

Clorox Healthcare Bleach Wipes (150 ct)

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