Need advice on cleaning ipad screen

[epi117]

Going to using an ipad in ER for patients to view a 4 min video, my question is?

Is anyone else using a ipad in health care setting? How are you cleaning the screens? Do you disinfect them or use a glass cleaner?

Do you use a case for the ipads? Do you disinfect or clean cases after every use?

Thanks any advice is appreciated, just got IRB approved but did not think of this step.

 

[darngooddesign]

I would put it in a good case, perhaps an Otter Box.

 

[WillEH]

You can get screen cleaner directly from Apple store or online store.

 

[BergerFan]

Get an iKlear or Monster Screen Clean pack.

 

[donnaw]

I saw something online that someone was making anti-microbial skins.

I would put Ghost Armour on it - front and back and keep it wiped with anti-bacterial wipes. A case would be good but the area between the screen and the case would be a catch-all for all kind of nasty stuff. You would want to take it out of the case pretty often and wipe both down.

 

[rnelan7]

Whatever you do don't spray it with any kind of disinfectant. It could cause the touch screen to not function properly.

 

[SXR]

Ive seen people clean their ipads screen with the smart cover. Just wipe back and forth.

 

[LDTaylor85]

Ive seen people clean their ipads screen with the smart cover. Just wipe back and forth.

I think the OP is asking how to really clean the iPad, like to disinfect it. The smart cover would only transfer germs around.

 

[Fubar1977]

I saw something online that someone was making anti-microbial skins.

I would put Ghost Armour on it - front and back and keep it wiped with anti-bacterial wipes. A case would be good but the area between the screen and the case would be a catch-all for all kind of nasty stuff. You would want to take it out of the case pretty often and wipe both down.

I`m quoting this as an example of the only person who apparently read the OP properly.
Good call donnaw, I`d go with this suggestion.

 

[epi117]

Thanks for advice, waiting on infection control to make a call. Sounds like ghost armor will work if we have to disinfect between users.

 

[Julien]

The OP needs to determine what level he must adhere to. It is very likely the ER requires a specific degree to meet standards. I believe in the industry there are 3 levels and each will require a different approach. He should be fine with 1 but still needs to check for the policy.

1) Disinfected
2) Sanitized
3) Sterilized