Selecting the Right Disinfectant When It’s Needed Most
A challenging time is about to hit healthcare as multiple circumstances converge to exert increasing pressure on healthcare infection prevention efforts over the next 10-20 years.
About two million patients acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in the United States (US) each year. Approximately 90,000 of these patients will die (Stone). It has been estimated that as much as 70% of HAIs are preventable, and thus should not occur (Pronovost). Most healthcare facilities have been increasing efforts to reduce HAIs over the last two to three decades, but we are not even close to where we need to be.
Significant amounts of time and money have been funneled into HAI reduction efforts by healthcare facilities and government agencies. With the direct cost of HAIs to US hospitals estimated to be between $28 billion and $45 billion a year, it is also worth the effort and cost of successfully implemented enhanced preventative measures (Stone). More importantly we are trying to save the lives of someone’s parent, spouse, child, friend, or colleague, and prevent the long term suffering and reduced quality of life endured by a large percentage of HAI survivors. It is worth the personal daily effort it takes for HAI prevention perfection.
A USA-based company, Micro-Scientific® continues its more than 35 year tradition of supplying and marketing products used for the prevention of microbial transmission and cross-contamination.
Cutting-edge technology is a number one priority at Micro-Scientific®, and is maintained through ongoing research and development programs with guidance from highly qualified expert consultants in the areas of microbiology, immunology, infection control, chemistry, medicine and other scientific disciplines.
Point of care high-level disinfection for ultrasound probes
May 22nd 2023As automated reprocessing solutions replace time-consuming manual processes, point of care HLD of ultrasound probes has become a safe and effective alternative to centralized methods. When taking into account key considerations around technology, traceability, safety and workflows, point of care HLD can be an efficient and cost-effective way to prevent patients from the risk of infection.
The Mandate to Maintain and Follow Manufacturers’ Maintenance Documents and Service Manuals
June 26th 2019Many of the regulatory and accreditation criteria for healthcare facilities relate to decontamination, sterilization and maintenance procedures. The standards often require hospital SPD, BMET, OR, Infection Control and other technicians to follow and have easy access to manufacturers’ directives regarding preparing and caring for their devices, equipment and systems.
Healthcare Worker Protection-The Key to Surviving The Next Respiratory Outbreak
November 1st 2018Serious geopolitical and social forces are converging to create the conditions, on a scale unique in history, for a major respiratory pandemic. Prioritizing the protection of healthcare workers will be key to containing such a pandemic.
