Industry Practices
the risk of microbial contact and subsequent infection, contamination, or transmission throughout the environment. Interrupting key routes of transmission
(transmission pathways). Stopping the movement of microbes from one area to another is a highly effective way to reduce the risks associated with microbial contact. When looking to control the spread of microbes key transmission pathways are the air, water, surfaces and the hands/skin. TECcare®
class antimicrobial technology platforms (TECcare®
manufacture three world PROTECT, TECcare®
CONTROL and TECcare® ULTRA) which
are specifically designed to control the growth and dispersal of microbes throughout all clinical environments. TECcare®
use very safe, highly effective
antimicrobial technologies to create the cleanest possible environments whilst simultaneously targeting the transmission pathways that are key to the spread of microbes throughout the clinical environment. Uncontrolled microbial growth and
dispersal can cause significant problems such as infection outbreaks, ward and hospital closures etc. These can be catastrophic for patients and healthcare providers. Targeted use of the appropriate
technology platforms and products can create a TECcare® ENVIRONMENT™. These are the safest possible environments, where the microbial risk to individuals (patients and staff) and providers are reduced to their lowest practical levels. A TECcare®
from using the correct combination of TECcare®
products (see Figure 1) in
order to reduce the number of microbes within the environment to its lowest possible level whilst simultaneously interrupting key microbial transmission pathways. The outcome from this dual approach is to reduce the risk of infection, cross contamination / cross infection etc. The result is improved safety and productivity at both an individual and organisational level. A TECcare®
ENVIRONMENT™ is
the cleanest, safest, most productive and efficient environment that can be practically achieved. Depending upon your specific needs, the various TECcare®
Antimicrobial
Technology platforms and products can be tailored to help create your very own TECcare®
ENVIRONMENT™, thereby
reducing the microbial risks faced by you, your facility, your staff or your patients. TECcare®
operating in the healthcare environment where our customers now recognise the benefits a TECcare® ENVIRONMENT™ can offer them. These benefits include the following:-
Improved outcomes ‘….the introduction of TECcare® CONTROL, a proven sporicidal disinfectant, which improved the cleanliness of surfaces and patient care equipment, streamlined the cleaning / disinfection process and was well liked by staff, made an important contribution to the impressive year on year reduction of Clostridium difficile infection figures’ (Lowe S. Infection Control Nurse, Manchester, UK)
ENVIRONMENT™ results
Improved efficiency ‘[The adoption of TECcare® CONTROL] has improved departmental efficiency by
have extensive experience of
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TECcare
over 50%, reduced waste associated with product cleaning and resulted in cleaner equipment whilst simultaneously offering a clear cost benefit to medical device library management.’ (Embleton G. Head of Medical Device Library, Preston, UK)
Increased user acceptance/ concordance/ease of use ‘TECcare®
CONTROL products evaluated
very well in terms of ‘user acceptance’. Over 90% of staff rated the products easier to use compared with chlorine dioxide with a clear preference shown for TECcare® in all other assessment criteria.‘ (Keward J, Lead Infection Control Nurse, Alder Hey, Liverpool, UK) ‘72% of staff stated they were ‘more
likely/much more likely’ to comply with the five moments for hand hygiene when using TECcare PROTECT in place of alcohol based hand rubs’ (Keward J, Lead Infection Control Nurse, Alder Hey, Liverpool, UK)
Cost benefit ‘TECcare® CONTROL solution offered an 84% saving over the existing chlorine dioxide product.’ (Keward J, Lead Infection Control Nurse, Alder Hey, Liverpool, UK) ‘compared to standard laundry which
relies on heat-based disinfection the TECcare CONTROL Laundry System resulted in a process cost saving of 43% (equivalent to saving £8.40 per wash)’ (Lees K. Microbiologist, Manchester, UK) Disinfectant technology is constantly
evolving. TECcare manufacture a range of advanced antimicrobial technology platforms and products which can be combined to create a TECcare ENVIRONMENT, where the risks posed by microbes are reduced to their lowest practical levels. Extensive use of the TECcare
products in healthcare is now proven to offer healthcare providers significant advantages over the more traditional disinfectants. Please contact TECcare to discuss
how our technologies and products can help improve your outcomes, efficiency, and user acceptance/concordance whilst simultaneously reducing your costs.
ULTRA range (2014)
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Further information Contact: Contact: Paul Hoff, TECcare Antimicrobial Technologies Tel: 01794 503 518 Email:
phoff@TECcare.com www.teccare.com
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