How to CleanThe McMonty by medihood
01.McMonty hoods (the PVC component) are able to remain with patients for the entirety of their stay.
02.The hoods are single use.
03.Once a patient has been discharged or is deemed to no longer be infectious and therefore no longer required the use of The McMonty, the hood will need to be disposed of.
04.Hoods can be recycled in PVC recycling bins (facility dependent) but will need to be sanitized and have white vinyl tabs and Velcro strip removed (either by cutting with scissors or tearing) before doing so.
01.Perform a terminal clean in the patient bed area at the end of patient use (eg. perform the clean when the bed has been vacated by the patient).
02.Always clean with full PPE as per local policies/guidelines. Methodically clean all surfaces, inside and out, including items such as the fan/filter housing and the power cord.
03.A full clean should take one person approx. 5-10 minutes
04.It is recommended that cleaning and disinfecting take place in one process.
The following items are recognised as being suitable for disinfection of the McMonty Frame after use with a COVID-positive patient:
Clinelle Universal Wipes and Spray
ARTG 178363Oxivir Tb
ARTG 165058Oxivir Tb Wipes
ARTG 164850Actichlor Plus at the recommended manufacturer dilutions
ARTG 335352
To find out if another cleaning product is suitable for use with the medihood McMonty after use with a COVID-19 positive patient, please consult the TGA ‘disinfectants for use against COVID-19 in the ARTG for legal supply in Australia’ database.
What size do I need to order?
The McMonty comes in two sizes, referred to as ‘standard’ and ‘narrow’. When measuring, please be sure to measure the mattress width, not the bed frame width.
Standard
Suitable for beds >1000mm.
Narrow
Suitable for beds <1000mm.
What do I dispose of the PVC hood?
The PVC Hood is recyclable through PVC recycling if your healthcare facility has this available.
In order to do so, the hood will need to be disinfected and have the vinyl tabs and velcro cut or torn off first.
If PVC recycling is not available at your facility, it will need to be disposed of in clinical waste.
What gap is allowed between the bottom of the PVC hood and the top of the bed/mattress?
Minimise gaps as much as possible.
Pushing the back of the bed against the backboard of The McMonty should be common practice. Ensure the bottom of the clear hood is below bed level and neatly laid over the legs of the patient.
The system is designed such that it will not have an airtight seal and will operate as planned with small gaps between the bed and the transparent hood.
Ideally gaps should be kept under 6cm between the bed and the PVC hood.
Is there a particular solution that needs to be used on the frame for cleaning?
The following items are recognised as being suitable for disinfection of the McMonty Frame after use with a COVID-positive patient:
Clinelle Universal Wipes and Spray
ARTG 178363Oxivir Tb
ARTG 165058Oxivir Tb Wipes
ARTG 164850Actichlor Plus at the recommended manufacturer dilutions
ARTG 335352
To find out if another cleaning product is suitable for use with the medihood McMonty after use with a COVID-19 positive patient, please consult the TGA ‘disinfectants for use against COVID-19 in the ARTG for legal supply in Australia’ database.
I have a part that needs replacing
Please contact medihood to discuss any replacement/spare parts.
Can I purchase additional hoods?
Yes, additional hoods are available through medihood (info@medihood.com.au) at a cost of $275.00 ex GST per hood.
Min order quantity (MOQ) is 10 hoods.
Please note McMonty PVC Hoods are considered a single use item until further notice. Our primary focus is – and always will be – on patients and healthcare staff, though we are working through ways in which we can become more sustainable in the future.