Metrex Research has announced their latest line of multi-purpose cleaning wipes for healthcare facilities. CaviWipes Bleach, the company’s newest disinfectant towelettes, combine one-step cleaning and disinfection with a low bleach odor, while being effective against C. diff spores and other potentially harmful microorganisms. With patent-pending Enhanced Chlorine Technology (ECT), CaviWipes Bleach can help reduce HAIs by killing 41 microorganisms, including C. difficile spores in 3 minutes. The wipes also meet the CDC’s recommended 1:10 bleach dilution, require minimal preparation and no PPE.* Durable and lint-free, the wipes are designed for sensitive equipment, countertops and other medical facility surfaces.
*Special instructions for cleaning prior to disinfection against Clostridium difficile spores,
..HIV-1, HBV, HCV.
Cost-saving MC Luminary HCF Cable
The MC Luminary HCF Cable from AFC Cable Systems combines electric lighting power and control circuits under a single interlocked armor for use with energy-saving LED and fluorescent lighting fixtures in healthcare applications as well as with dimming systems in patient areas. These enhancements reduce lighting costs by automatically turning off the lights when the room is not in use and can ensure the comfort of patients by providing an adjustable amount of light. Putting power and control under one armor can save up to 30 percent in labor and installation costs compared to traditional wiring methods. With a dual grounding path that enhances safety, MC Luminary HCF has been approved for use in patient care areas under NEC Article 517.
Ecore, announced that its Ecore Commercial product collection formerly known as Tru has been renamed Rx and now features new products, colors and patterns suitable for various healthcare settings. Rx flooring provides for a quieter environment, enhanced ergonomics and safety. Leveraging Ecore’s patented itstru technology, every Rx surface provides force reduction and energy restitution. The original product in the collection, Forest Rx, now features six original wood grain patterns and five new patterns. Terrain Rx was renamed Strait Rx and includes six modern finishes that look like linen. Cosmos Rx features six solid colors with subtle highlights and Infinity Rx has six linear patterns. The products feature vinyl surfaces fusion-bonded to a performance backing or a virgin rubber surface fusion bonded to a performance backing.
Siemens Healthineers released the new SOMATOM go.Up computed tomography (CT) system with automated, standardized workflows to help users reduce unwanted variations and achieve more consistent, profound clinical results at a lower total cost of ownership. Clinicians can control routine examinations utilizing only the tablet and remote, a feature that facilitates a new, mobile workflow whereby staff no longer need to move between scanner and control room and can remain with patients during scan preparation, potentially improving the patient experience. Standardized work steps permit users to run the scan with just a few inputs, and automated, zero-click post-processing enables efficient and consistent scanner operation. The scanner’s wide detector provides up to 64 slices, enabling more rapid CT scanning and some of the lowest radiation doses achievable for a CT of its class.
Key Surgical features an online education program designed for technicians and personnel who work in the field of sterile processing. The program, available for free on the Key Surgical website, is comprised of learning labs that focus on topics such as surgical instrument care and cleaning, loaner instrumentation management, and endoscope reprocessing. The engaging program allows participants to learn according to his or her time schedule. Each lab is followed by an interactive quiz based on the information learned and is worth one (1) continuing education unit (CEU) and is accredited by IAHCSMM and CBSPD.
