In the time of COVID, efficiently addressing and eliminating healthcare acquired infections (HAI) could not be of more vital importance. Recent studies reveal that 1 in every 25 patients is contracting an HAI, an alarming statistic that is resulting in extended hospital stays and billions of dollars in healthcare costs.
To combat these numbers, MaineGeneral decided to attack the issue head on, implementing a new strategy centered on the effective bathing of their patients. With the aid of a new, antiseptic skin cleanser, MaineGeneral has been able to cut their rates of HAI in half and reduce expenses across the board.
