Ensuring hygienic results requires healthcare to use science-based decisions in choosing the correct ultra-microfiber . All aforementioned specifics are needed to ensure that EVS uses only effective infection prevention textiles incorporated into processing environmental surfaces . Because HGUM © is exceptional for trapping , capturing and removing surface , subsurface , and biofilm grime , mold , fungi , spores , microbes and potential pathogens , it is necessary that used HGUM © be laundered according to CDC parameters and by CMS guidelines .
One must point out that all healthcare and commercial laundries must launder products according to the textile manufacturer ’ s instructions for use ( IFU ). Only HGUM © ultra-microfiber products have laundering IFUs that meet the CDC and CMS laundering guidelines that ensure hygienic products leave the healthcare and commercial laundries . They will not introduce contamination into the healthcare facility as they are hygienically clean . There is no requirement for HGUM © to be sterile before use . Healthcare facilities that launder their microfiber or ultra-microfiber products in non-commercial machines ( washers and dryers ) with limited cycles and temperatures cannot provide hygienic textiles . They significantly increase the contamination risks and potential HAIs and the resulting financial losses . When HGUM © infection prevention textiles are processed according to the CDC guidelines , the textiles should be hygienic .
Let ’ s return to the beginning with another look at the poem segment “ The Walrus and the Carpenter ,” and read it from a healthcare point of view :
“ The time has come ,” the IP said , “ To talk of many things : Of microbes — and HAIs — and high-touch surfaces — Of disinfectants — and cleaners — And why healthcare ultra-microfiber is an essential tool for success — Because pigs don ’ t have wings and EVS saves lives .”
Announcing the Infection Prevention in Vascular Access Webinar Series
This webinar series — brought to you by Healthcare Hygiene magazine — examines imperatives related to vascular access within an infection prevention context and offers 3 contact hours of continuing education for nurses .
( Keystone Media Inc ./ Healthcare Hygiene magazine - CEP 17500 - is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nurses ).
THE WEBINARS IN THIS SERIES ARE :
“ Improving the Quality and Patient Safety of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter ( PIVC ) Insertions Using Evidence- Based Data ” presented by Lee Steere , RN , CRNI , VA-BC
“ Patient Safety and Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement : The Need for Standardized Practices ” presented by Nancy Moureau , RN , PhD , CRNI , CPUI , VA-BC
“ Advances in Vascular Access Technologies : Potential Benefits and Necessary Precautions to Ensure Patient Safety ” presented by Jim Davis , MSN , RN , CCRN-K , CIC , HEM , FAPIC , and Dan Merton , BS , RDMS , FAIUM , FSDMS
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