COVID 19 | Restarting Your Equipment After An Extended Shutdown
As you ready your office following COVID-19 restrictions, here is a checklist to prepare your equipment for patient care. We encourage you to do start-up procedures a few days before seeing patients so any issues that pop up can be resolved. If at any time you need assistance, email us at service@reachforservice.com.
Turn on vacuum pump and compressor. Check operation.
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Ensure compressor builds up to pressure (120 – 125 psi).
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Before turning on wet ring vacuum pump:
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Ensure water source is ON.
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Check gauge for proper operation.
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Check for any water leaks.
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Nitrous/O2
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Turn on unit or system.
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Inspect for any degraded apparatus or leaks.
Sterilization
Autoclave
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Fill autoclave reservoir with distilled water.
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Run unwrapped test cycle.
Ultrasonic
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Fill and test.
Hydrim
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Confirm main water supply ON.
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Reinstall soap dispenser.
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Run cycle to test.
Operatories – Two Steps
1. Shock Waterlines Upon Return – per manufacturer’s guidelines
Before resuming care using your dental unit, thoroughly shock the DUWL regardless of the maintenance product utilized.
If using straws: never shock through a straw unless using Sterisil Straw with Citrisil™ Shock. Otherwise, remove the straw and utilize a "dummy straw" or uptake tube to shock.
If you need a free dummy straw, order one from ProEdgeDental.com or send email to support@proedgedental.com
2. Test Your Dental Unit Waterlines After Shocking
Once DUWL shocked, test dental unit water quality to ensure CDC guidelines are met. Reach recommends the ProEdge™ QuickPass™ test for a simple in-office test.
Computer Systems
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Verify backups have been occurring.
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Power on each machine to ensure everything is booting up properly and communicating.
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Verify antivirus/security software is up-to-date.
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Allow any updates to occur (may require extra time and multiple restarts).
Milling machines
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Fill water tanks to proper level with distilled water and lubricant.
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Run mill in pump mode to allow the water system to prime and cycle.
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Ensure proper communication to the acquisition units. Perform calibration if necessary, or if the annual maintenance period has expired. Verify condition of burs.
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Perform a test mill if applicable.