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MANAGING YOUR DEVICES

Keep loaner devices in circulation and in working order with an inventory tracking system — including properly disinfecting devices after they are returned.

MANAGING YOUR DEVICES

Keep loaner devices in circulation and in working order with an inventory tracking system — including properly disinfecting devices after they are returned.

Blood pressure device

Track Loaner Devices

Clean Returned Devices

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), blood pressure cuffs and other non-critical items that may come in contact with intact skin—but not mucous membranes—should be cleaned at a low-to-intermediate level of disinfection.

“Out-of-office measuring to manage high blood pressure can help to evaluate the effectiveness of lifestyle modifications and medication.”

Getting Prepared

Loaning Out Devices

Selecting a Cuff Size

Training Patients

Collecting Data

Managing Your Devices

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