What Is The Difference Between Cleaning And Disinfecting; When Should The Meter Be Cleaned And Disinfected - Roche CoaguChek XS Manuel D'utilisation

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Meter

What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?

Cleaning is the removal of dirt from the meter.
Disinfecting is the removal of most, but not all, disease-causing and other
types of microorganisms (bloodborne pathogens) from the meter.

When should the meter be cleaned and disinfected?

Clean and disinfect the meter to remove visible dirt or other material
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on a regular basis.
Clean and disinfect the meter always when there is blood on it.
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Clean and disinfect the meter before allowing anyone else to handle
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the meter, for instance, if you have someone assisting you.
If the meter is used in a professional environment, the exterior of the
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meter and the test strip guide should be cleaned and disinfected
before being used on another patient.
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