INFECTION CONTROL
Effective infection control - without having to lift a finger!
Philip Barnard discusses the merits of Enduratex Contract Fabric vinyl as the ideal material for controlling infection within the healthcare environment
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n your ideal world the healthcare environment would always be infection free but we know that the best we can strive for is control of both infection and the healthcare surroundings.
Furniture and mattresses add a ‘risk factor’ for the spread of infection not only staff to patient or patient to patient but also the itinerant transfer between visitors and day patients within the healthcare complex which needs such special care and attention.
One of the best and most cost effective ways to reduce infection traffic is to employ materials that not only are quick to clean with proprietary products, but also that have inherent properties within the materials that are effective in controlling infection.
You know as well that MRSA and E-coli can be a major life threatening infection that not only generates an added burden of nursing the affected individuals, but also has ramifications on the normal smooth running of hospital daily life.
“Enduratex”© Contract Upholstery material fits the infection control criterion admirably. Testing to international standards by the Textile Research Institute reveals that for MRSA (fig. 1) the clear zone of inhibition/
Sep/Oct 10
zone width was 9.2mm and Escherichia coli (fig.2) the clear zone of inhibition/zone width was 2.5mm.
The bacteria in both infections were not only ineffective on the Enduratex fabric but the environment nearest to the fabric was clearly seen to have significant results in limiting the spread of bacteria.
These results clearly
demonstrate that “Enduratex” significantly achieves control of these unwanted infections in the healthcare environment.
Fig 1
comfortable and welcoming addition to functional utilitarian furniture with the added benefits to strive to achieve compliance with NICE regulations.
“Prizm” range is an established ‘leather look’ vinyl; “Brushed Aluminium” brings a ‘metallic look’; “Carbon Fibre” gives an embossed concept;
“Grousemoor” is for the traditional textile woven feel; “Prairie” is a new innovation of a ‘suede look and feel’.
Fig 2
All the ranges are produced to meet the demands and needs of the UK healthcare environs.
The product has been tested to comply with the strict requirements of fire safety regulations (Crib 5) and meets the highest specification for surface abrasion testing to ensure this attractive modern material is hard wearing, easy to clean with soap and water or mild proprietary cleaners and cost effective for multiple use in healthcare locations.
In the newly launched range of 5 designer materials, comfort and design have not been compromised in order to achieve infection control.
These 5 new ranges offer an aesthetic look to bring a bright,
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further information on the Enduratex range of contract upholstery materials, all fully conforming to relevant regulations and recommendations please visit:
T: 01264 774245 E:
fabercon@boyriven.co.uk – distribution throughout the UK W:
www.cgeurope.co.uk - view our full range displays by the
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Currently ongoing testing of our Enduratex materials is being undertaken by Guest Chemicals, the manufacturer of Haz-Tabs and Clor-clean, both of which are used by NHS hospitals in the infection control regime.
Philip Barnard is marketing director at Fabercon Ltd.
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