Using only the best quality
materials and utilising the highest manufacturing techniques we
have been able to produce a superb pair of High Risk pressure
reducing mattresses:
- Designed and manufactured
in the UK by an ISO 9001 Certified and approved NHS Supply
Chain manufacturer
- Designed with the help of
healthcare professionals including infection control and
nursing staff specialists
- With some unique features
which improve infection control and patient care
- With four lines of
defence against bacterial contamination for service
providers in their constant battle with infection control
Benefits of Hygi-Zone
A punctured mattress can act
as a potent warm environment for many organisms. Neither surface
cleaning, nor such methods as steam cleaning, can reach a
mattress interior. What is more the movements of the patient on
top helps to expel bugs out through the hole or zip fastener.
From there many organisms can be further dispersed by bed
making.
In contrast, if a puncture
to an Hygi-Zone cover occurred, the mattress would not become a
reservoir of infection due to the "Four
Lines of Defence". Hence there would be less risk of
starting a serious outbreak in the long interval period before
the next routine mattress inspection or mattress audit. Many
patients are likely to lie on that mattress between inspections
or audits. Judging from the "unnoticed" extent of
mattress contamination shown by the Department of Health reports
and inspections, Hygi-Zone will give a major benefit in reducing
infection rates and the costs of infection.
"Cleaning
or disinfection and drying may remove organisms from the
mattress cover, while the inner wet foam may still harbour
bacteria that can ooze out when a patient lies on the mattress
or the mattress is physically pressed..."
E. Creamer,
H. Humphreys: The contribution of beds to healthcare-associated
infection: the importance of adequate decontamination. Journal
of Hospital Infection, (2008) 69, 8-23
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