ADVERTISEMENT Safeguarding the Patient Environment
Through Enhanced Infection Protocols with Electrostatic Technology
Healthcare facilities face numerous challenges when it comes to maintaining the safety of the patient environment , especially amidst a pandemic .
From urgent threats like SARS-CoV-2 , the virus that causes COVID-19 , to common infection-causing viruses like influenza to multi-drug resistant organisms ( MDROs ) to healthcareassociated infections ( HAIs ) like Clostridium difficile ( C . difficile ), there are innumerable opportunities for patients ’ well-being to be put at risk . As a result , healthcare facilities need a comprehensive approach to infection control to help maintain patient and worker safety .
THE CHALLENGE : MAINTAINING THE SAFETY OF THE PATIENT ENVIRONMENT AGAINST THE SPREAD OF INFECTIONS
Disinfecting surfaces in hospitals is challenging and time-consuming work , and no matter how meticulous Environmental Service ( EVS ) teams are some pathogens can still resist or hide out in hard-to-reach places .
In fact , research suggests only 50 percent of surfaces in patient rooms and operating rooms are effectively disinfected . [ i ]
Proper disinfection of portable and shared medical equipment is also an important component of infection prevention as this equipment frequently becomes contaminated and often has irregular and difficult-to-clean surfaces .
THE SOLUTION : ADDING AN EXTRA LAYER OF CONFIDENCE WITH ELECTROSTATIC TECHNOLOGY
A recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control showed how The Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center , a 215-bed acute care facility , used the Clorox ® Total 360 ® System to help decontaminate portable equipment and waiting rooms , achieving statistically significant reductions ( p≤ . 01 ) of pathogens including C . difficile .
Use of Clorox Healthcare ® Spore 10 Defense™ Cleaner Disinfectant through the Clorox ® Total 360 ® System proved to be as effective as bleach wipes in reducing C . difficile spores on wheelchairs , but could be applied in one-fourth of the time , providing healthcare facilities with a rapid and effective means to reduce spore contamination on surfaces like never before . [ ii ]
The Clorox ® Total 360 ® electrostatic sprayer works by charging and atomizing Spore Defense , delivering a powerful flow of charged particles that are attracted to surfaces with a force stronger than gravity .
IMPLEMENTATION : EXECUTING ELECTROSTATIC TECHNOLOGY
By supplementing manual cleaning and disinfection practices with electrostatic technology , facilities can offer an extra layer of confidence by killing microorganisms in areas that may otherwise be missed . With broad surface compatibility , low residue profile , 43 pathogen kill claims and low odor , Spore Defense is easily implementable for facility-wide use . Spore Defense is also EPA-approved for use against SARS-CoV-2 .
“ When it comes to the cleaning and disinfection of shared and portable medical equipment such as wheelchairs and gurneys , thoroughness of cleaning is often suboptimal and application can be challenging and time-consuming ,” said Curtis Donskey , MD , Infectious Disease Specialist . “ This is what makes the development of this sporicidal solution and its ability to be used with electrostatic technology a substantial innovation — it helps provide a solution for healthcare facilities that wasn ’ t previously possible .”
[ i ] Bhalla A ., Pultz N . J ., Gries D . M . et al . “ Acquisition of Nosocomial Pathogens on Hands After Contact With Environmental Surfaces Near Hospitalized Patients .” Infection Control Hospital Epidemiology . 2004 Feb ; 25 ( 2 ): 164 – 7
[ ii ] Donskey , C ., Evaluation of a novel sporicidal spray disinfectant for decontamination of surfaces in healthcare . CloroxPro . Accessed April 3 , 2020 .
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