With the CDC reporting at least 2 million people being infected with antibiotic-resistant germs each year in the United States it is critical to address. 1 According to the CDC there are three areas of focus when evaluating the acquisition and transmission of infectious particles within a healthcare facility; the source of the infectious particle, a susceptible route of exposure on a vulnerable host, and a mode of transmission. When all three of these criteria are met, illness is inadvertently spread.2 Regulations within healthcare facilities helps reduce the rate of such transmissions. With this profound need to keep patients safe, it is understandable that approaching it can be overwhelming for organizations.
While there are a great number of areas to focus on to mitigate this concern, this article will focus on tablet usage in healthcare settings and how it impacts infection control. The major concern in this area is devices that are touched by both the caregiver and the patient. This activity increases the chance for the spread of bacteria and germs. Having surfaces that prevent the growth of such harmful microbes helps reduce the impact they can have.
The Joy Factory specializes in antimicrobial cases which are designed to impede the growth of bacteria and mold. Our medical grade cases are made for popular tablets and feature user benefits like; rotating hand strap, multi-angle kickstand, and mountable. For devices outside our standard product line up, we offer customization with private label capabilities.
How healthcare grade protective tablet cases help reduce the risk:
- IonPure antimicrobial additive; helps prevent the growth of bacteria and mold
- Rugged waterproof cases enable quick and easy cleaning of a case as it can be submerged in cleaning solvents for sanitization
- Mobile ready tablet cases help streamline healthcare worker’s workflows
What is IonPure™?
IonPure is a soluble glass containing antimicrobial metal ions designed to help prevent the growth and reproduction of bacteria, mildew, and mold. Unlike disinfectants which provide a limited residual activity once the treated surface dries, integrated antimicrobial technology such as IonPure works to continuously minimize the presence of microbes throughout the entire lifecycle of a product. This antimicrobial agent has a heat-resistance of more than 500°C as it is inorganic and withstands high temperature sterilizations. IonPure is EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), NSF (National Sanitation Foundation), and EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) approved.
IonPure is an inorganic antimicrobial made of 100% glass
Where would an antimicrobial tablet be used in Healthcare?
This is a pretty easy one to answer; basically in all areas that the tablet comes into contact with patients and/or clinicians. You’d be surprised that you may have some areas without a healthcare grade solution or a non-antimicrobial one. Here is a quick list you can double check and see if you and your environments are protected and covered correctly today.
- Patient check-in (lobby and self check-in)
- Patient release
- Patient entertainment tablets
- Patient interpretation
- Patient rooms
- Telemedicine
- Nurse stations
- Doctor offices
- Mobile / rolling carts
- Mobile workstations
- Various hospital rooms (i.e. ICU, operating, radiology, and clean rooms)
Stay safe by staying clean
I hope this post helped you understand the incredible value of deploying an antimicrobial case in any healthcare environment. Antimicrobial hardware solutions can be used in any industry. However, those that truly benefit are in healthcare; medical clinics and providers that come in contact with patients.
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1. “Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2019.” 2019, doi:10.15620/cdc:82532.
2. Siegel JD, Rhinehart E, Jackson M, Chiarello L. Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2007. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/2007IP/2007isolationPre... Accessed Aug. 8, 2015.
3. “Medical Devices and Bacterial Cross-Contamination.” The Journal of Healthcare Contracting, www.jhconline.com/medical-devices-and-bacterial-c...