Reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections
Hospital-acquired infections are a major problem in the medical industry and can lead to serious illness and even death. Most of these infections are preventable with careful hygiene control, and there are solutions hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes can implement to reduce the risk of infection and therefore improve patient outcomes, while reducing financial and human resource burdens.
It’s estimated that annually across the Australian health care sector, surgical site infections could be costing as much as $268 million per year and that up to $686 million is incurred managing the impact of bloodstream infections.
(source: Macquarie University Research: Healthcare Associated Infections)
Understanding The Social and Economic Impact of Healthcare-Associated Infections.
In Australian health facilities, there are approximately 165,000 healthcare associated infections (HAIs) each year, according to the Clinical Excellence Commission (NSW). In addition to causing significant personal suffering for patients, HAIs are a major strain on healthcare resources.
According to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, common healthcare-associated infections include
- Urinary tract infection
- Surgical site infection
- Pneumonia
- Bloodstream infection
- Central line and peripheral line associated bloodstream infection
- Multi-resistant organism
- Infection associated with prosthetics/implantable devices
- Gastrointestinal infection
Infection prevention makes good sense, both socially and economically.
Reducing the risk of hospital acquired infections in Patient Rooms through furniture design
Reduce Your Risk of HAIs,
When it comes to infection control, a hygienic environment is paramount and relies upon thorough and routine environmental cleaning, consistent with relevant national standards.
Accordingly, when it comes to healthcare equipment and furnishings, the Provincial Infections Diseases Advisory Committee has stated, “If you can’t clean it, don’t buy it.”
The right equipment supports a sterile environment and can assist with infection risk minimisation and control.
Here are just a few of the innovative products that can minimise your risk of healthcare-associated infections.
Solid and Durable HPL Overbed Table
- Superior, hygienic top that is heat, spill, scratch and impact resistant
- Unique grooved edge to catch spills
Moulded Polyurethane ArmCaps For Easy Cleaning
- Easy to clean and keep sanitised
- Resistant to water, oil and mould
- Long lasting and impact resistant
- Replaceable when damaged
ABS – The game changer in eliminating crevices
Dalcross Medical Equipment has been helping improve patient care, comfort and facility safety for over 40 years. As an Australian owned manufacturer and importer of high-quality medical equipment designed specifically for use in hospitals and other clinical settings where hygiene levels must be maintained at the highest possible standard, you can rely on our products to support a healthy and hygienic environment.
Is it time to upgrade furniture to better manage hygiene control?