Occupational Therapy Aide how-to

How to Clean Equipment

Clean equipment prevents infection.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Clean equipment prevents infection. In short: wear; remove; apply, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Wear gloves.

  2. Remove debris.

  3. Apply disinfectant.

  4. Wait the contact time.

  5. Wipe dry.

  6. Store properly.

Safety reminders for occupational therapy aides

  • Use safe patient handling
  • Follow infection control
  • Lock brakes
  • Report hazards

Treatment area · Transfer · Gait belt · Disinfection · Schedule · Adaptive equipment: see the full occupational therapy aide glossary.

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