Hospitals & healthcare

Proposed setting

Document review first. Any later demonstration would require a written approved nonclinical protocol, away from patients and clinical areas.

What to observe

• Written manufacturer intended-use decision
• Infection-control and electrical-safety review
• Approved tool-cleaning and storage procedure
• Documented decision to proceed or not proceed

Evaluation sequence

1. Obtain written manufacturer authorization for the exact proposed use.
2. Have infection prevention, environmental services and engineering review the proposal.
3. Agree exclusions, cleaning controls and a stop decision before any nonclinical pilot.
4. Publish only properly reviewed measured outcomes; never infer infection reduction from visible dirt.