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POLYURETHANE PROTECTIVE BARRIER
Designed For Handheld Nursecall Devices
Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)Federal health agencies estimate
that about 2 million people develop hospital infections per
year
The CDC estimates that HAIs are responsible for 90,000 deaths and add $5 billion to patient care costs
per year
Pennsylvania and other state governments are expressing
interest in requiring hospitals to track and report infection rates
Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is becoming more important
with the healthcare industry, government and the press
Infection ControlInfection Control
JCAHO has pre-published infection control (IC) standards
for Hospitals and Long Term Care facilities. Targeted to go into
effect Jan. 2005
Hospitals and Long Term Care facilities will be required to
develop or update their current Infection Prevention and Control
program
Improved patient protection from any device that comes in contact
with the patient is required.
The CTD ShieldThe CTD Shield
The CTD Shield helps reduce cross-contamination risks associated with in-room
handheld devices
Single use disposable
Easy to install
Available for all popular handheld models
Cost effective
CDC and HICPAC in 2003 released recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting strategies for environmental surfaces in patient care areas which included the following Use barrier protective coverings as appropriate for non-critical equipment surfaces that are 1) touched frequently with gloved hands during the delivery of patient care; 2) likely to become contaminated with blood or body substances; 3) difficult to clean (e.g., computer keyboards). Category II Category II. Suggested for implementation and supported by suggestive clinical or epidemiologic studies, or theoretical rationale. References extracted from CDC and HICPAC 2003 release Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities page 117 section B and 133 Section E-1-D-3. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/enviro/Enviro_guide_03.pdf
CDC Recommendations
Biotronix Clinical Engineering announces the results of recent studies conducted by Nelson Laboratories. The studies tested the CTD Shield on Protective Standards for blood and microbiological viral penetration. The Nelson Laboratories’ studies confirm that the CTD Shield is an effective
barrier in the prevention of the transfer of viruses and blood-borne pathogens. The complete study can be viewed and downloaded at
http://www.HCSPA-INC.com. When used properly, the CTD Shield can play a vital role in developing a program designed to efficiently and effectively help reduce repairs, and cross-contamination risks associated with liquids, bodily
fluids, blood-borne pathogens and microscopic viruses. Biotronix Clinical Engineering is committed to provide effective infection control solutions for
the medical community.
Nelson Laboratories
CONSTRUCTION AND QUALITYCONSTRUCTION AND QUALITY
1.5 MIL TRANSPARENT PU THIN-WALL FDA REGISTERED FILM
ISO 9001 AND ISO 2000 CERTIFIED
GMP COMPLIANT
CLEAN ROOM STANDARDS
LATEX FREE, POWDER FREE, NON-STERILE
CTD SHIELD Applied to Curbell HandsetsCTD SHIELD Applied to Curbell Handsets
Model G2
Model G3
CTD Shield Applied to CTD Shield Applied to Medtek Medtek and Crest Series Handsetsand Crest Series Handsets
CTD Button Cover
CTD Call Cord
The CTD Call Cord is a durable nonporous product that can help reduce cross-contamination risks associated with pull string activated devices when cleaned and disinfected properly. The CTD Call Cord helps to effectively reduce or eliminate the need of call cord replacement due to penetration of liquids, bodily fluids and /or chemicals. The CTD Call Cord is a strategic enhancement to your comprehensive infection control strategy.
SAMPLE SAMPLE IMAGESIMAGESThe following two slides shows contaminatedcontaminated handheld Nursecall devices that were removed from random patient rooms in two large hospitals. Similar units are currently involved in an on-going Infectious Disease (ID) study that has produced significant findings. Study results to be published soon.
Unknown Contaminants on G2 Model Unknown Contaminants on G2 Model Patient Control UnitPatient Control Unit
Volume Control
Unknown Contaminants on G3 Model Unknown Contaminants on G3 Model Patient Control UnitPatient Control Unit
HEALTH RELATED STUDIESHEALTH RELATED STUDIES
As the healthcare industry evolves and changes, needs for the patient and staff change as well. In America today there are approximately two hundred eighty million people with 6600 hospitals and one million beds nationwide to serve them. One of the main concerns of hospitals today is how to control or reduce risks of cross contamination from infectious diseases, hidden bacteria, and possible chemical or biological infiltrations.Well-organized efforts have provided good results over the years with traditional methods of cleaning, disinfecting, component replacements and well-established procedures for quality control. Currently, the concerns of a major outbreak of hazardous infectious contaminates could result in major casualties nationwide. It is no surprise that among the CDC’s present challenges is reducing targeted antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections by preventing transmission in healthcare settings.In the quest to reduce cross contamination, many studies have been performed to determine how transmissions are occurring. One such study performed on common household surfaces was released by Dr. Patricia Rusin, Dr. Charles Gerba, and Sheri Maxwell at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ and published by the American Society For Microbiology. For more details on the study performed and released please reference web site http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/05/000525072756.htmCurrently there is a study being performed under the direction of John Young, M.D., in private practice and affiliated with Texas Tech University Health Science Center, utilizing the Bio-MedSheild. The results should be published and released later this year.
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