August 2017 Product Picks

July 21, 2017
New residue-free extra foaming hand sanitizer

Alcare  Extra Foaming Hand Sanitizer, the newest technology in waterless sanitizers from DebMed, is proven to be effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast and mycobacteria, eliminating up to 99.9999% of over 55 species of microorganisms in 15 seconds. The moisture-rich formula contains 80% ethyl alcohol, the optimum amount to provide the broadest spectrum of efficacy – while still moisturizing and maintaining skin health. Absent of the ingredients and additives that can leave hands feeling sticky, the Alcare Extra product delivers what DebMed calls the Invisi-Feel, meaning no residue, just clean softness. It’s also hypoallergenic, fragrance- and dye-free and compatible with gloves.

DebMed

New Magnetic Mat for surgical instruments  

Designed with strong round-raised magnets, the 12” x 16” purple silicone Magnetic Mat from HealthMark Industries’ ProTech product line. helps prevent items from falling, allowing healthcare professionals to grasp for easy removal. Intended to be utilized as a hands-free “neutral-zone” sharps transfer area, the reusable waterproof mat conforms to all surface shapes and can be fastened to drapes with a standard towel clamp for ease of access. The Magnetic Mat is manufactured with cut-lines that can be split in half for two smaller sizes and is heat resistant up to 275°F.

Healthmark

Disposable stethoscope covers

Itus Healthcare’s disposable StethGuard stethoscope covers, made from a recyclable, non-latex polyethylene, provide a safe and effective barrier against bacteria, body fluids and other harmful pathogens. The covers can be easily used on all stethoscope sizes and discarded after use. The adhesive pull-and-peel strip and patented V- shape design allows for optimal fit and undisturbed acoustics, ensuring proper auscultation. StethGuard covers are available in packs of 150 covers and are easily accessible within their ADA-compliant dispenser, which is easy to install and requires minimal tooling. The StethGuard dispenser can hold 150 to 300 covers at one time and accommodates both the adult and neonatal covers.

Itus Healthcare

Bleach-friendly scrubs 

Prime Medical’s new chlorine-shielded apparel and textiles provide a direct benefit to Environmental Service (EVS) staff who clean and disinfect the healthcare environment. SAF-T scrubs’ ‘no-fade’ technology ensures EVS uniforms will not discolor, even after contact with bleach-based products like Clorox Healthcare Fuzion Cleaner Disinfectant and Clorox Germicidal Bleach. Prime Medical’s SAF-T product line is made with a patented fabric technology that is designed to work with bleach. With each laundering in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered bleach, the fabric retains a shield of chlorine molecules to kill potentially harmful bacteria and viruses while the garments are worn.

Prime Medical

Electronic document management

eFileCabinet provides is a simple-to-use electronic document management solution designed to help organizations capture, manage, and protect their healthcare data, ensure more accurate economic credentialing measures and streamline patient care. eFileCabinet Desktop, a cloud and client/server solution, is a document management software (DMS) platform that captures all health, patient, and financial information at the point of entry. It also links with other departments such as charting, registration, pharmacy, purchasing and more. The product is also available in eFileCabinet Online, a hosted DMS solution, SecureDrawer, a client portal/file sharing service, and Zonal OCR, the vendor’s virtual records manager.

eFileCabinet