Infection Control
Introduction
Routine, whole room decontamination is the target benchmark for infection control in UK hospitals.
A 1-hour decontamination process makes this a reality, with major implications for reduced infection rates and fewer delayed patient discharges.
Background
Ozone decontamination is not a new technology and is already successfully employed in the food industry, for example.
However, its use in a healthcare environment has been limited to date: although a powerful microbiocide, any residual ozone can be harmful to patients and staff.
Until now, ozone has only been used for emergency decontamination, leaving the treated room out of use for many hours.
Breakthrough
Meditrox is working to meet the day-to-day need for a healthier operating environment. This is the objective set out in the Government paper “Clean, safe care – reducing infections and saving lives” which since 1st April 2009 has become the responsibility of the Care Quality Commission.
As a leader in ozone technology, Meditrox has undertaken exhaustive laboratory research, extensive testing at Manchester University and ongoing trials at one of the UK’s major hospitals.
Our first innovation is the Meditrox 100 – an ozone decontamination unit which can be deployed in any room, on a routine basis, to provide unparalleled performance.
Benefits
This new generation of ozone decontamination equipment presents multiple benefits for all healthcare providers and ultimately, for patients:
Pre-programmed, remote operation gives Nursing Staff complete control with a minimum of supervision and without hazardous chemical cleaning.
1-hour turnaround maximises bed occupancy and reduces disruption – or even closure – which helps Finance and Estates Managers to meet key performance indicators and stay on budget.
Faster and more effective against airborne and surface pathogens, ozone decontamination offers Directors of Infection Prevention and Control a practical solution and peace of mind.