Figure 4. Arjo System 2000
In addition to patient handling equipment our bathing solutions such as System 2000®
, Malibu® and Sovereign® . (Figure 4) have an option
to include a built-in cleaning disinfection function, which minimises cross-infection and is a time-saving feature for the caregivers 16
One of the most critical operations in a healthcare facility is the safe and efficient disposal of human waste and the disinfection of associated equipment. Not only is there is a risk of infection to residents from inadequate decontamination of reusable equipment 17
, there is also a risk to caregivers from handling and disposal of human waste.
Using flusher disinfectors can significantly reduce the risk of cross-contamination and HAI’s 13
Typhoon™ effectively removing over 99.99% of C. difficile spores 18
, and compliant with the requirements of EN ISO 15883-3 as thermal disinfectors for human waste containers 13 . , with Ninjo™, Tornado™ and
Figure 5. Arjo Sluice Room Solution
Our fully equipped sluice room solutions (Figure 5) incorporate safe infrastructure, while supporting more efficient workflows and optimal human and material resource management.
The four cornerstones of an Arjo sluice room are: • Soiled area – Separate soiled contents immediately • Handwashing station – For optimal hygiene processes
• Flusher disinfector – Automatic disinfection processes for staff
• Clean storage area – Separate clean goods from soiled area
In summary, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are still a risk to the facility, caregivers and their residents. Arjo can help to reduce the risk of cross-infection and protect caregiver and residents from harm during patient handling activities, hygiene routines, disposal of human waste and the disinfection of associated equipment
For further information, please contact your local Arjo sales representative or visit
www.arjo.co.uk References
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Arjo UK Ltd – Head Office · Houghton Hall Business Park · Houghton Regis · LU5 5XF Phone (local rate): +44 (0) 3457 342000 · Fax: +44 (0) 1582 745745 · Email:
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Phone (local rate): +44 (0) 3457 342000 · Fax: +44 (0) 1582 745745 · Email:
customerservice@arjo.com Website
www.arjo.co.uk
Arjo UK Ltd – Head Office · Houghton Hall Business Park · Houghton Regis · LU5 5XF Phone (local rate): +44 (0) 3457 342000 · Fax: +44 (0) 1582 745745 · Email:
customerservice@arjo.com Website
www.arjo.co.uk
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