A Multidisciplinary, Multimodal Approach for Surface Selection

Original article written by John Scherberger CHESP, REH and posted on Health Facilities Management.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee have for years held a position that disinfection of hard-floor surfaces in health care facilities is unnecessary, with limited exceptions provided for operating rooms and some isolation precaution patient rooms.

However, the increasing occurrences of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), unexpected antimicrobial shortages occurring around the world that affect U.S. health care facilities, and a significant lack of new antimicrobials are leading health care facilities and researchers to question that position.

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Geerpres® Introduces Advantex® Single-use Cleaning Product Line

Geerpres® Introduces Advantex® Single-use Cleaning Product Line

Muskegon, MI, January 12, 2018: Geerpres® has a history of providing innovative cleaning products and supplies for healthcare, cleanroom, building service contractors, and EVS teams.

New to the lineup is the Geerpres® Advantex® Product Line featuring single-use mops, wipes, sponges and supporting cleaning systems. Multiple studies have shown that hospital floors harbor HAI (Hospital Acquired Infections) pathogen organisms. Geerpres® sponsored a microfiber mop case study to compare several brands on disinfectant neutralization, absorbency, coverage and wasted chemical solutions.

Pathogens and contamination are not being eliminated by traditional laundered mops, and inadequately laundered mops are being reintroduced to hospitals with remnant pathogens. To reduce HAIs and cross-contamination risks, hospitals should convert to single-use microfiber mops. The complete, full-length case study and lab results are available here for download. Research and testing conducted in 2017 by David Harry and Jack McGurk MPA.

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Research/Case Study Findings

  • Newly laundered microfiber mops from 11 hospitals, 27.3% contained microbial contamination, including HAI pathogens.
  • Microfiber mops have reduced efficacy as reuse and laundering takes place.
  • Pathogens are introduced to the floor by shoes, transport equipment, beds, treatment carts and patient socks for example.
  • In five Cleveland hospitals, 44% of rooms found pathogens (C. diff) after patient discharge.
  • Advantex® Single-use Mops showed better results for Quaternary and Chlorine compatibility compared to three other brands and laundered mops.
  • Laundered mops have the highest percentage of solution waste (62% compared to Advantex® at 4%).
  • Total HAI cost of $40.3 billion in 2009, represents 11% of total hospital spend.

Geerpres® has been in business for 81 years. Their stainless steel wringers, seamless buckets, and EVS carts have been the industry standard in healthcare facilities including hospitals, cleanroom, food service, education and more. The stainless steel cleaning products offer superior antimicrobial properties required in the healthcare environment. Geerpres® has expanded to include patented, self-dispensing microfiber applicators, single-use mops and wipes that virtually eliminate cross-contamination concerns. The GPS G8 Microfiber Applicator System and the Advantex® Mop Frame are currently available on a pre-order status. Geerpres® also offers a custom cart program that can be tailored for specific needs and facilities. For the complete Advantex® product lineup, visit www.geerpres.com/product-category/advantex/

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When To Use Reusable Or Disposable Microfiber

Original article written by Becky Mollenkamp and posted on CleanLink.

“Microfiber is really good at grabbing things so you need a good washing process to release what’s been captured and disinfecting process to kill the bacteria,” Cooper says. “Using disposables means you won’t re-contaminate any other surfaces through the wash.”

The decision to use disposables often comes down to cost. Facilities that don’t have their own on-site laundry service will have to pay a third party to wash and dry their microfiber. This can run as much as $.50 a piece, which typically makes disposables the more affordable option.

“Run the numbers and see if disposables make sense for you,” Hicks says. “It’s not an easy one-size-fits-all situation.”

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Geerpres® Launches New Products at ISSA 2014

Muskegon, MI…Geerpres®, Inc., manufacturers of cleaning equipment for the sanitary supply, foodservice, healthcare, and cleanroom industries, introduced several new products at ISSA 2014, held recently in Orlando, Florida.

The products that received the most attention were the new Cling-On Microfiber Mop Frame and the Space Station™ Acrylic Cart-Top Locking Console. The patent-pending one-piece Cling-On Mop Frame grabs and secures any microfiber mop. The Cling-On does not require Velcro® strips as the “teeth” are built into the head. Therefore, there is no reason to replace clogged Velcro® strips. The Space Station™ Locking Console attaches to the top of either the Alpha or the Galaxy Shuttle Series™ Housekeeping Carts and allows for easy secure storage of the most commonly used cleaning items and “visible organization” of products to assure that the cart is correctly stocked and organized.

Geerpres® also introduced the new “Shuttle Series™” line of metal housekeeping carts. All of the carts feature rounded corners, smooth lines, a new lock location that prevents key breakage, and the ability to custom color and private label.

“This was a really exciting show for us,” said Sam Waites VP of Sales and Marketing. “Our new products, our new trade show display, and our new Get Geared up with Geerpres® theme gave us a lot to talk about this year. We expect the momentum from the show to carry us well into 2015.”

Ready to throw in the towel?

Original content posted on Diversey.

Selecting the right disinfectant and cleaning tools can be a real challenge in a healthcare setting. There are numerous criteria that need to be taken into consideration when you are designing your cleaning and disinfecting program, and as you’ll see below a simple cleaning tool can be a complex variable in the effectiveness of your program. Here are some considerations…

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