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1 PERFORM Operating Document Whitehall Thermalator Moist Heat Therapy Unit PC-POD-AT-002-v04 Revision History Version Reason for Revision Date 04 Cyclical Review no changes made May 1, 2018 Summary This POD outlines the use and maintenance schedule of the Whitehall Thermalator Moist Heat Therapy Unit located in storage room # S1.207 within the Athletic Therapy Clinic. PC- POD-AT-002-v04 Printed copies are not controlled. Page 1 of 5

2 Table of Contents SUMMARY DEFINITION OF TERMS INTRODUCTION WHITEHALL THERMALATOR MOIST HEAT THERAPY UNIT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS APPENDIX 1: POD TRAINING RECORD FORM PC- POD-AT-002-v04 Printed copies are not controlled. Page 2 of 5

3 1. Definition of Terms PERFORM operating document (POD) Protocol Users Supervisor Instructor Internship Student Modality Operating documents that are specific to an instrument or technique. Methods that are developed by users on specific instruments/equipment Person using space or equipment at the PERFORM Centre that has received adequate technical and safety training. Knowledgeable person regarding all or an aspect of a project or program and is familiar with PERFORM's best practices that is responsible for ensuring that junior users conduct their activities in a safe manner and within scope of the project. Person that has attained an adequate level of certification and expertise which qualifies them to supervise and teach students. A current student or recent graduate that is undergoing supervised practical training supervised by PERFORM employees. A method of application of or employment of any therapeutic agent, especially a physical agent that involves the physical treatment of a disorder 2. Introduction This POD is designed to outline the use, maintenance schedule and training needs for the Whitehall Thermalator Moist Heat Therapy Unit. This POD only covers the use within the Athletic Therapy Clinic and within the Scope of Practice for Athletic Therapists. PC- POD-AT-002-v04 Printed copies are not controlled. Page 3 of 5

4 3. Whitehall Thermalator Moist Heat Therapy Unit 3.1 Installation Instructions: No specialty set up is required for this machine. The interior was wiped clean, the unit was checked to be sure it was level, the drain valve checked and the unit then filled with water. The unit is portable so to fill the inside bin there is an attachment hose that connects the unit s bin to a sink tap. Once filled the unit s components (racks and thermal packs) are placed inside and the unit plugged in to allow heating to begin. When is use, the thermal packs are placed in protective sleeves. When not in use, the sleeves are kept separate from the thermal packs and allowed to dry. The thermal packs can begin to be used two hours after heating has begun. 3.2 Maintenance Schedule: The interior bin needs to be drained, cleaned and dried a minimum of twice a year The sleeves that protect that hot packs must be hung to dry after every use Exterior of cabinet can be cleaned with a damp cloth A list of step by step instructions for the above can be found in the user s manual provided by the manufacturer. 3.3 Contraindications: The heat packs from the thermalator will be used during treatments done in the clinic where this modality is warranted. No contraindications are associated with the use of heat packs, however, the packs must be used in the protective sleeve and may also be double wrapped in a clean towel if less heat is needed. PC- POD-AT-002-v04 Printed copies are not controlled. Page 4 of 5

5 4. Training Requirements The internship students from Concordia s Department of Exercise Science have completed a required course in modalities as well as a teaching lab. All modalities used in the clinic are covered in both of these semester long sessions. There are no special requirements to operate or use the Whitehall Thermalator - modality and the heat packs are used when warranted and approved under the Athletic Therapy Scope of Practice. PC- POD-AT-002-v04 Printed copies are not controlled. Page 5 of 5

6 APPENDIX I POD Training Record Form PC-POD-AT-002-v04 Printed copies are not controlled. APPENDIX I

7 POD Title Whitehall Thermalator Moist Heat Therapy Unit POD Code Ownership Document type Area POD Number Version PC POD AT Training Record Full Name Institution Contact ( or phone number) Signature Sign here Date POD Training Record