The Silentia privacy screen system is an essential tool in healthcare settings, designed to offer patients privacy while ensuring ease of use for healthcare staff. Proper operation and maintenance of privacy screens is important for their longevity and functionality.
This brief guide will cover key aspects of positioning, securing, and cleaning your Silentia folding privacy screens, ensuring they remain in optimal condition for everyday use.
Cleaning a Silentia folding screen
Maintaining cleanliness is vital for infection control, especially in a healthcare environment. Silentia screens are designed for easy cleaning with non-abrasive disinfectant wipes or other typical cleaning materials commonly used in patient rooms.
Follow these tips to thoroughly remove surface-level dirt, clean the high-frequency touchpoints, prevent the buildup of dust and germs in hard-to-reach areas, and maintain mobility of the screens.
Cleaning the primary touchpoints: With the panels closed, wipe down the outer edges, joints, and the top and bottom trim of the screen.
Cleaning the panels: Extend the screen and lock the outer wheel to ensure stability during cleaning. Wipe down all panel surfaces and hinge interiors.
Cleaning the wheels: Detach the screen from its backplate or wall mount and lay it flat on a clean surface. Grasp the wheel strut and gently pull from its housing in the bottom of the screen. Rinse the wheel assembly under running water. Gently reinsert wheel struts into their housing until secure.
Locking the wheels on a Silentia folding screen
Each wheel assembly on the Silentia screens features a locking mechanism that prevents the wheels from rolling and the assembly from swiveling. This is crucial for stability during use, especially when a screen is fully extended.
Locking the wheels: Step on the tab protruding from the wheel assembly to lock the wheels and secure the screen in place. This action prevents the wheels from rolling or swiveling.
Releasing the wheels: Lift the tab extending from the wheel assembly to allow the wheels to roll and wheel assembly to swivel.
Locking screens longer than 11 panels: It is recommended to position a screen longer than 11 panles in an L-shape for additional stability and to prevent tipping. When positioning the screen in an L-shape, first lock the wheel on the panel that will serve as the pivot point for the angle. Next, secure the wheel on the outermost panel to ensure stability.
Positioning a Silentia mobile folding screen
When using a Silentia mobile screen, proper positioning of the wheelbase is essential for the stability and maneuverability of mobile screens. Here are some quick tips to help make using a mobile privacy screen safe and easy.
Moving a mobile folding screen: Keep the panels closed, the cord latched, and the wheels unlocked. This prevents unnecessary strain on the panels and ensures safer and easier navigation through tight spaces.
Positioning a mobile folding screen: Roll the screen into the desired position with the rear (flat side) of the wheelbase against the wall, then lock the two front wheels to secure it in place. This is the most effective way to prevent the screen from moving unintentionally during use.
Extending the folding screen: To extend the screen, release the cord holding the panels together, then pull the handle on the outermost panel to unfold the screen to the desired length. Once the screen is extended and positioned around the patient bed, chair, or equipment, lock the wheel on the outermost panel to secure the screen in place. (Reminder: Screens longer than 11 panels should be positioned in an L-shape.)
Latching and adjusting the cord on a Silentia mobile folding screen
Mobile folding screens are equipped with a latching cord, which ensures the screen remains securely closed when not in use. This latching cord is vital for maintaining the screen’s integrity and ease of transport. Remember to latch the cord around the panels whenever a screen is closed or not in use.
Proper cord tension helps maintain screen structure and makes it easier to manage. You may discover that the cord on a new screen or one that has been in use for a while may need the tension adjusted.
Latching the cord: Close the screen, then pull the cord out and around the panels to the opposite side of the back panel and secure the plastic loop around the hook. This ensures that the screen stays compact and easy to move or store.
Adjusting the cord tension: Feed the cord slack into the plastic cover, pushing the excess cord out of the bottom of the plastic cover. You may then use the excess cord to adjust the cord length to the desired tension.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your Silentia privacy screens remain in excellent condition, providing privacy and safety for your patients and staff in your healthcare environment. Proper maintenance and operation not only extend the life of the screens but also contribute to a cleaner, more organized, and efficient workspace.
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