Preventing the spread of viruses and other bacteria on the tablet is easily addressed with some basic hygiene procedures, some of which you likely already have in place.
Here are three steps you can take to protect your staff and patients, and ensure your devices stay clean and sanitized:
1. Ask patients to use hand sanitizer before using the tablet
This is by far the most important, and effective way to prevent the spread of germs, not only on the tablet, but on all surfaces in the office. By asking patients to use a hand sanitizer when they arrive, before using the tablet, you can effectively reduce the risk of spreading germs between patients while protecting clinic staff as well. It’s not a bad idea to suggest reapplying hand sanitizer after using the tablet as well, as a secondary precaution.
2. Use Disinfecting Wipes
A quick wipe of the screen with an alcohol-based disinfecting wipe can help to reduce or eliminate the transfer of germs.
3. Consider a UV Sanitizing Wand
UV Sanitizing Wands are now readily available at a very reasonable price. Using a UV wand in addition to wipes may eliminate germs from the nooks and crannies of a device that disinfecting wipes may miss.