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At first glance, a cheaper drainage bag may seem like a smart move for a tight budget. But procurement teams know the real cost of a product goes far beyond the price on the invoice. When medical drainage bags fail to perform, the ripple effects show up in the form of surgical delays, patient dissatisfaction, and even infection risk. Discover the hidden costs of low-quality drainage ...
In the field of medical device manufacturing, the materials used in creating life-saving equipment must meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. Among these materials, fluoropolymer tubing has emerged as a critical component, playing a crucial role in various medical devices. Whether it’s for intravenous (IV) systems, catheters, or diagnostic equipment, ...
What is a Hospital Acquired Infection? A Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI) (also know as a Healthcare-Associated Infection (HCAI) or nosocomial infection) is defined by WHO as ‘an infection acquired in hospital by a patient who was admitted for a reason ...
It’s only when some of us dedicate themselves to caring for others do we fully appreciate how important hygiene is. In a good hospital robust infection control procedures will be in place. They will be audited on a regular basis and some form of monitoring will likely exist to ensure that all clinicians – from the lowliest porter to ...
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Water is the main stimulus for the development of microorganisms, and its flow has an important role in the spreading of contaminants. In hospitals, the water distribution system requires special attention since it can be a source of pathogens, including those in the form of biofilms often correlated with resistance of microorganisms to various treatments. In this paper, ...
Hospital infection control requires recourse to a good quality equipment that not only removes dirt but also eliminates molds, bedbugs, allergens, and germs. ...
This article will focus on how Frankford Hospitals, a health system based in Northeast Philadelphia, incorporates infection control procedures to limit the risk to its patients, employees and vendors. ...