Becker's Clinical Quality & Infection Control

14 T he following 100 infection control products could be useful for any hospital or ASC look- ing to improve infection control strategies. The products have applications in various areas of healthcare and are sorted according to use. Products were selected based on nominations and on an edito- rial review process. Absorbent technology Canister Express. From Metrex, this plastic canister solidifies bodily fluids from medical procedures, pro- tecting providers from potentially hazardous expo- sure. It prevents aerosolization and splashing, which can spread infection. Cleanis Carebag Comode Liner. From Cleanis, the Carebag Comode Liner reduces microbial transmis- sion by minimizing exposure to potentially infectious waste products. The liner also helps cut down on cleaning associated with commode pails. GelMax Super Absorbent Powder. A Cleanis prod- uct, the powder turns liquids to gels, which reduces biohazards and risk of infection during cleaning and transport of waste. The powder can be used in vary- ing amounts for any amount of liquid. Cleanis Carebag Bedpan Liner. Also from Cleanis, the company's bedpan liner is designed for pre- and post- anesthesia patients and patients recovering from gastro- intestinal surgery. The liner fits most standard-size pans. UV disinfection Helios. From Surfacide, Helios eliminates microbes through the use of UV-C light. The short-wave ra- diation technology uses multiple light emitters to cut disinfection time and improve room coverage. EDU. From Lumalier UV Surface & Air Disinfection, EDU is a set of four portable UV disinfecting lamps. The lamps can be floor- or ceiling-mounted and have disinfection timers. SmartUVC. From Tru-D, this UV disinfection system includes room-sensing technology to detect room con- figuration and regulate microbe-killing dosages of UV light. The system also destroys bacteria that are not in the direct line of light, according to the product website. Xenex. Xenex is a disinfection system that uses pulses of xenon-based UV light to destroy microbes. The system has been proven effective on more than 22 species of common healthcare pathogen. Catheters and central lines ARROWg+ard Blue Antimicrobial Catheter. From Teleflex, the catheter reduces infection risk through impregnation with silver sulfadiazine and clorhexi- dine both outside and inside the catheter. BioPatch. From Ethicon360, Biopatch is a chlorhexi- dine gluconate-infused sponge dressing for use with catheters. The seven-day release of CHG provides protection from catheter-related bloodstream infec- tions for all skin around the catheter and is effective in the presence of organic matter. Curos Disinfecting Port Protector. From Curos, the passive disinfection device locks onto needleless IV ports. Disinfecting ports after three minutes with a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol solution, it keeps them clean for seven days. Curos Tips. These devices, from Curos, are designed to keep IV tips infection-free. They do so with 70 per- cent isopropyl alcohol. DualCap System. From CatheterConnections, the DualCap system is a set of 70 percent isopropyl al- cohol disinfecting caps for IV tubing. The single-use caps come in single and double versions to accom- modate multiple valves. MaxGuard Connectors. MaxGuard, (formerly Maxi- mus) Connectors are needleless connectors that reduce the risk of IV blockages. From ChloraPrep, the cath- eters are antimicrobial and reduce the risk of infection. Dover. From Covidien, these catheters use silver ions to prevent infection around the area of catheter inser- tion. The catheters come in five different sizes. SwabCap. From Excelsior Medical, the SwabCap is a single-use solution for use on unused needleless con- nectors on catheters and tubing after the catheter is placed and between catheter uses. The SwabCap pre- vents connector contamination through the use of 70 percent isopropyl alcohol. SwabFlush. This syringe, from Excelsior Medical, is for saline flushes or medication administration. SwabFlush's plunger contains a SwabCap, whose use ensures tubing remains sterile between uses. TampAlerT Syringe Caps. These EPS-made caps are tamper-evident luer lock closures. The locks are designed for use with controlled substances or medi- cines requiring special handling. They also help mini- mize the risk of touch contamination, according to the product website. Tegaderm. From 3M, this IV advanced securement dressing is waterproof and antimicrobial. It is designed to reduce the number of dressing changes for catheters. ViaValve Safety IV Catheters. From Smiths Medical, this catheter is designed to prevent unintended needle sticks and backflow of blood. Its design better allows providers to maintain a clean access site, reducing the risk of CLABSIs. Disinfectants and detergents DisCide Ultra. From Palmero Health Care, DisCide is a quaternary ammonium alcohol-based disinfectant. It kills pathogens in one minute, and it is available in towelettes and spray. It is EPA-registered and meets Occupational Safety & Health Administration re- quirements for many common healthcare pathogens. Dispatch. A Clorox product, the wipes are EPA-reg- istered to kill Clostridium difficile spores and also destroy common multidrug-resistant organisms. The towels contain detergent, eliminating the need for pre-disinfection surface cleaning. They can be used 100 Infection Control Products to Know By Ellie Rizzo 100 Infection Control Products to Know

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