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The Floor Could be the Weakest Link in Fighting HAIs

The Floor Could be the Weakest Link in Fighting HAIs

Pathogens are consistently introduced to the floor throughout the day by shoes, transport equipment such as wheelchairs and beds, treatment devices or computer carts, and non-slip patient socks that traverse the floors and frequently, directly into a bed. More importantly, there is a consistent potential for cross-contamination on and across the floor by an item expected to be clean and often handled without gloves, a freshly laundered mop.

From the Floor Up
Geerpres® Introduces New Enterprise® EVS Cart

Geerpres® Introduces New Enterprise® EVS Cart

Enterprise Cart with Tray and Space Station OpenMuskegon, MI, September 17, 2018: Geerpres® has a history of providing innovative cleaning products and supplies for healthcare, building service contractors, and EVS teams (Environmental Services). New to the Geerpres® lineup is the modular Enterprise® EVS cart, ideally designed for the healthcare industry and completely customizable to suit various cleaning protocols. The Enterprise® is at the heart of a comprehensive approach to advanced cleaning solutions. Pair it with Advantex® microfiber products and the leading EVS software management program for best-in-class outcomes including:

  • Improve organization, appearance and productivity.
  • Reduce workers’ compensation claims.
  • Improve HCAHPS scores.
  • Helps eliminate HAIs and cross-contamination.

Features of the Enterprise® EVS Cart

  • Modular design including adjustable handles, bags, bucket configurations, and accessory components to meet virtually any protocol and product(s).
  • Maintain an organized, attractive exterior and work with limited requirements to unlock the main cabinet door.
  • Completely customizable.
  • Available in durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel or powder-coated finishes.
    • 10-year warranty on stainless steel models.
    • 5-year warranty on powder-coated models.
  • 6.2 cubic feet of lockable main cabinet storage space.
    • Two adjustable interior shelves.
  • Magnetized door(s) keep the door(s) closed, even while unlocked.
  • Three front tray options for various mop and bucket configurations: 6″ base, 12″ or 18″ flip-up trays with secure locking for reduced storage space.
  • Optional Space Station® Cart-top Console with see-through window and lockable storage.
  • Non-marking bumpers and four (standard) or six (with add-on, flip-up tray), 5″ quiet casters.
  • Standard, unbreakable Geer-Key® locking system or optional E-Key®.
  • Standard 25-gallon trash bag with C-zipper and multiple pockets.
    • Dry Dock two-shelf storage bag option (5 cubic feet of storage) available.
    • Microfiber bag option available.
  •  Multiple Gripit® bars, with four handle holders and four hook holders.
  • Repositioning handle adapts for varying configurations.
  • Includes a Glove Box, Sanitizer Holder, and Double Floor Sign Holder.
  • Compatible with Advantex® single-use products (disposable wipes, mops, and more).
  • Virtual Manager software tablet holder (improve EVS outcomes and productivity).

Company Contact:
(800) 253-0373
sales@geerpres.com

Moving to Single-use Mops

Moving to Single-use Mops

Converting to disposable microfiber mops can significantly reduce the HAI risk for hospitals, eliminating the potential for inadequately launder mops to be reintroduced with remnant HAI pathogens. The case study evaluated our Advantex® (Brand A) along with several other brands of single-use microfiber mops and determined that differences clearly exist on several critical criteria such as disinfectant neutralization, absorbency and dispersion/release efficacy, floor coverage, and wasted chemical solution.

Mop Comparison PDF