Title: Demonstrate the cleaning of rehabilitative and related equipment.
Course: Physical/Occupational Therapy I (14060-I) > Section: Maintaining a Safe Patient Environment

Demonstration should include the use of disinfectants to clean

- mats/plinths
- toys
- parallel bars
- assistive devices (e.g., walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs)
- assistive technology (e.g., iPad, communication devices)
- exercise equipment
- adaptive equipment.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What disinfectants are appropriate for use in cleaning therapy-related equipment?
- What cleaning precautions must be taken when working with clients who have multidrug-resistant infections?
- What factors determine how often equipment should be cleaned?