Vaask also takes a more sustainable approach to hand sanitizing. “Our fixture is built to last using alu- minum and steel, uses AC power or PoE (power over ethernet), and features a large- capacity, refillable sanitizer cartridge,” Olsen said. “No need to dispose of batteries or single-use cartridges.”
With Vaask’s connected platform, units don’t have to be individually checked and instead can be monitored from an app on your iPhone or Android device or PC. “Facilities managers can get real-time esti-
mates of how soon each unit will need to be refilled, saving on time and labor costs,” Olsen said. Facilities have three options for installing Vaask’s hand sanitizing fixture. It can be recessed into a wall, in a mount attached to the wall or on a tip-resistant free- standing mount.
Global impact
Molnlycke has continually advanced their powder-free, low protein, Biogel gloves over the past 3-plus decades, always focused on materials that are healthier and provide better protection. This includes moving away from natural rubber latex - which can cause allergies and even anaphylaxis - to
polyisprene, a synthetic material that mimics the fit, feel and comfort of natu- ral rubber latex.
INFECTION PREVENTION Molnlycke draws upon deep experience
In addition, every Biogel glove under- goes a 13-point quality review to ensure quality; this includes mechanical, chemi- cal, and microbiological testing. Corinne Schmid, Molnlycke’s Senior Director of Marketing, discussed the com- pany’s newest facility in Malaysia, as well as it’s in-depth conversion process. “This same stringent inspection process will be in place at the newest Biogel fac- tory opening this fall in Malaysia. The facility will manufacture Biogel surgical gloves with an aim to increase capacity by 50% and produce millions of gloves every year in a less energy intensive way.
to help facilities achieve their goals around standardization and reduced utilization, and deploys a surgical support team to optimize use across clinicians. The high-touch conversion process begins with glove sizing, style selec- tion and in-servicing. During the actual conversion stage, Biogel glove experts provide on-site support, including coordi- nating stocking. Post-conversion includes follow-up visits, efficiency reviews and CE edication on topics such as infection prevention, sharps safety, and other prac- tices that increase effiency and enhance safety.” HPN
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