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A Cost Effective Way to Reduce Infections in Healthcare

A Cost Effective Way to Reduce Infections in Healthcare. Hospital Acquired Infections ( HAI’s ). United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC) 1.7 Million people acquire an HAI in a US hospital each year. 100,000 people die each year from US hospital infections.

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A Cost Effective Way to Reduce Infections in Healthcare

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  1. A Cost Effective Way to Reduce Infections in Healthcare

  2. Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI’s) • United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC) • 1.7 Million people acquire an HAI in a US hospital each year. • 100,000 people die each year from US hospital infections. • Infections cost US Hospitals as much as $45 Billion per year. • England (National Clinical Guideline Centre / House of Commons) • Every year over 300,000 patients in England acquire a healthcare associated infection. • 9,000 deaths were recorded in 2007 due to MRSA or C. Diff. • These infections cost the NHS more than £1 Billion per year.

  3. HAI Research • “Staph/MRSA can survive for weeks to severalmonths on almost all surfaces.” –Kimberly-Clark study • A 2005 University of Arizona study – “Computer keyboards harbor up to 400 timesmore microbial bacteria than the average toilet seat.” • University of North Carolina discovered that up to 25% of hospital keyboards harbor MRSA, but daily disinfecting of the keyboards could reduce the risk of cross contamination. • APIC’s Guide to Preventing C. Diff Infections nowinclude cleaning and disinfection of computer keyboards. • “TV Remotes have the highest concentration of germs of any device in a hospital patient’s room. Cell Phones are the #1 dirtiest everyday item.” – Dr. Charles Gerba

  4. Hand Hygiene Is Not Enough!

  5. Manufactured Products Keyboards Mice TV Remotes Tablet Cases / Shields Mobile Cases / Shields Headsets / Ear Buds

  6. Provides the highest level of inorganicantimicrobial protection available. • Among the safest and most effective antimicrobial solution. • Additives are EPA-registered, FDA listed, REACH compliant. • Cost effective solution which meets all international compliance requirements.  • Inorganic solution prevents bacterial and viral immunity. • Silver Seal products are protected against: MRSA, SARS, Influenza, E. coli, and others.

  7. Conclusion • HAI’s are a leading threat in the US and abroad. • Common-touch items such as keyboards, mice,TV remotes and touch screens spread infections – All are used extensively in healthcare! • Solutions are needed to protect healthcare practitioners and patients from infections. • Seal Shield’s combination of washable products and Silver Seal™Technology achieves the highest level of protection available, and is a cost effective way to reduce infections in healthcare.

  8. Thank You! For questions or more information contact: Scott Filion Chief Sales Officer (877) 325-7443 x105 (toll free) scott.filion@sealshield.com Ernest Coulouras Seal Shield VP - US & International Sales 877-325-7443 x112 (toll free) ernest@sealshield.com

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