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the instrument supply chain for the highest standards of safety and utilisation, enabling the best possible care for patients. T-DOC ensures consistent quality outcomes and compliance by providing complete overview and traceability of all patient-to-instrument interactions as well as detailed, continuous information regarding the sterile supply workflow to support better planning and utilisation. T-DOC is said to simplify processes, including traceability and registration tasks in sterile supply reprocessing and in the operating theatre. By identifying which instruments and trays to use first based on expiry date. In any T-DOC-enhanced hospital, patients can feel confident about production quality and adherence to infection control standards. T-DOC helps keep the risk of hospital- acquired infections to a minimum, but also enables hospital staff to identify patients impacted by the unlikely event of a recall.
manually or by an automated system. Once sorted, inspected and packaged, the items are ready for the next step: sterilisation.
Sterile Zone – The final step to peace of mind
Within the sterilisation zone there is a broad selection of built-in pass-through sterilisers in suitable sizes and models, depending on the volume and type of goods. When it comes to sterilisation, Getinge has the appropriate solution for every application within the hospital, including sterilisers with steam, low-temperature processes and cycles for fluid production. Besides capital equipment, its sterilisation indicators are designed to ensure goods are sterile, with accurate and consistent results.
Low temperature sterilisation
A consistent barrier system to avoid cross-contamination
Getinge’s designs are based on the barrier principle, and aim to ensure clear separation of contaminated, clean and sterile zones. The zones are divided by pass-through washer- disinfectors and sterilisers. The company’s experts tailor a solution that will fit to any needs and provide enhanced patient support - and increased staff safety.
Contaminated Zone - The first step in reprocessing
Cleaning is considered the most important step in instrument reprocessing. The purpose of cleaning is to remove visible soil, reduce biological matter and prepare the equipment for disinfection. Getinge offers a range of pre- cleaning solutions, from sink units, ultrasonic cleaners, wash monitors and smart detergent dosing systems to ergonomic transportation trolleys. When combined, the pre-wash portfolio prepares items for the next zone of the process.
Clean Zone – The second step towards sterile
In this area Getinge offers a range of high grade, intelligent washer-disinfector solutions, designed to increase throughput and keep staff safe and productive. The clean and disinfected goods can be unloaded
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Getinge offers low temperature sterilisation solutions in order to meet the requirement of sterilisation of the heat and moist sensitive medical instruments. The portfolio provides world-wide accepted and proven sterilisation technologies in order to meet the most demanding requirements of CSSDs; patient and user safety, high throughput, speed, and compatibility.
Take control of your flexible endoscopes
The growth of endoscopic procedures along with the continued development of complex flexible endoscopes created new requirements in terms of cleaning and disinfection. Getinge was a pioneer in bringing the passthrough concept to the market. Thanks to the “zero- tolerance” of cross-contamination mindset, its line of AERs is designed for consistency, accuracy and cost-effective operation for enhanced patient safety.
Getinge ED-Flow – a true physical pass-through barrier
Getinge ED-Flow AER is equipped with two asynchronous chambers for smarter and faster processes. It is a true barrier system, meant to separate the dirty and the clean areas as a physical barrier. Interlocked doors ensure that only scopes that have run through a complete and approved cycle can be unloaded from the clean side. If an error
during the process occurs, the AER will only open up on the dirty side. To ensure the highest efficacy and patient safety, the dedicated AER consumable containers can only be placed in one way – the right way.
Getinge EDS8 – quick drying prevents bacterial growth
Micro-organisms can quickly grow to dangerous levels within a few hours, so a fast drying and sealed storage solution is required to keep each endoscope safe for the next patient. Getinge EDS8 Drying and Storage Cabinet can dry and store up to eight disinfected flexible endoscopes for up to 60 days, free from contamination and available for immediate use.
Flexible commercial solutions for healthcare investments
Getinge’s flexible commercial solutions offer a way to unlock vital investment without putting further strain on capital budgets. The company will work as partners, enabling the cost to be spread over time, while minimising the risks associated with major projects. The latest solutions are provided – from CSSD suites to operating theatre equipment and instrument reprocessing – maintained to guaranteed availability throughout the life of the contract for a fixed cost. There is an ongoing clinical training programme for staff and the flexibility to change requirements at any time. Getinge will maintain the equipment throughout the life of the contract and guarantee an agreed level of uptime, taking the risk that the equipment will perform as well on the last day of the contract as day one. This enables hospitals to focus on what they do best – looking after the patients.
* World Health Organization, Fact Sheet – Health care-associated infections
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