Infection Control Today's Product Locator is a monthly column that highlights some of the latest advanced technology in infection prevention.
Chicopee rMicrofibre Wipe
Sustainable and effective cleaning has never been easier thanks to the new rMicrofibre from Chicopee—the first and only 100% microfiber and 100% recycled disposable wipe that eliminates 99.97% of bacteria using just water. The wipe fills a crucial gap in the cleaning market with the ever-increasing demand for sustainable wiping solutions and the surge in touch screen technology in facilities. It is designed to provide maximum cleaning effectiveness in high-risk and high-traffic areas while supporting users in their sustainability goals. Designed for short-term use to reduce the risk of cross-contamination, the disposable rMicrofibre eliminates the need for laundering and the hygiene risks associated with reusable wipes, which cannot guarantee the removal of unseen bacteria after they have been washed.
https://chicopee.com/eu/product/recycled-microfibre-wipes
The DiskCover System – Protect Your Patient
Stethoscopes, crucial yet often overlooked vectors for pathogens, lack efficient cleaning methods. The DiskCover System offers a solution, automating touch-free application of single-use disk covers to stethoscope diaphragms. With 420 covers per cassette, this system ensures aseptic barriers for each patient, prioritizing infection prevention. “In a survey of clinical users of the system, our teams reported that the technology is easy to use, may actually improve clinical workflow, and, importantly, is perceived to improve stethoscope hygiene and patient safety,” Francesca Torriani, MD, medical program director of infection prevention and clinical epidemiology at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center, told Infection Control Today.
Theraworx Protect
Theraworx Protect helps fill current gaps in care in infection prevention and skin integrity product bundles. The products’ low-pH formulation supports the skin’s natural antimicrobial barrier and defensive functions, which is why many hospitals have added Theraworx Protect to their bundles for catheter-assisted urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and central line-associated bloodstream infections. The bathing system can be used head to toe for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) or those who have undergone surgery, and the wipes are appropriate for patients with catheters. As an alternative to chlorhexidine gluconate bathing, Theraworx Protect is for ICU bathing and Foley care bundles and maintains skin integrity. With a clinically trusted formula that is safe and gentle for multiple skin types, Theraworx Protect supports patient safety and can help health care facilities streamline infection prevention bundles.
https://theraworx.com/products/daily-urinary-health-products/
Reflecting on the US Withdrawal from the World Health Organization
January 21st 2025An infection preventionist reels from the US exit from WHO, writing that it disrupts global health efforts, weakens infection control, and lacks research funding and support for low-income nations dependent on WHO for health care resources.
Infections Do Not Recognize International Borders: The Potential Impact of US Withdrawal From WHO
January 21st 2025The US withdrawal from WHO jeopardizes infection prevention, research funding, and global collaboration, disproportionately impacting low-income nations reliant on WHO support for equitable health care advancements.
Infection Intel:EvaClean Expands Global Reach With Microsplitting Partnership
January 20th 2025EvaClean partners with Microsplitting Ltd. to distribute its advanced disinfection systems and absorbents, revolutionizing infection prevention across health care, education, hospitality, and industrial sectors worldwide.