Hygiene and cleaning protocols will always be the first line of defence in healthcare environments. However, Addmaster’s Karl Shaw believes in an ever-changing system, it is important to look at the whole picture and identify what other cost effective options can be put in place to reduce the risk of surface contamination.
Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are among the most common complications of hospital care. According to the World Health Organization around 16 million people die every year from infections contracted in hospitals.
Surfaces that are regularly cleaned and disinfected can be re-contaminated easily and quickly with the next contact. Antimicrobial technology can complement infection control procedures as a powerful second line of defence in a wide range of applications reducing bacterial levels on product surfaces, providing an extra benefit in addition to cleaning alone. In independent tests, surfaces containing inbuilt antimicrobial technology have been shown to inhibit the growth of most commons types of harmful bacteria including MRSA, VRE, Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They inhibit the growth of microbes round the clock, providing durable product protection for the useful lifetime of the treated article.
Antimicrobial protection helps keep surfaces clean between scheduled cleaning events. By reducing the amount of bacteria you are also reducing opportunities for environmental contamination.
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