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Forbes Magazine

February 25, 2008 Patients at Risk

Forbes Magazine

February 21, 2008 Dirty Hospitals

ABC News
'Superbug infections on rise'
Betsy McCaughey speaks with Dr. Tim Johnson on ABC News


ABC News
Dr. McCaughey advocates universal screening on Good Morning America

WNBC
WNBC Top Story: Patients Can Help Stop Hospital-Acquired Infections
(September 2006
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NBC Dateline
RID Chairman, Betsy McCaughey gives lifesaving advice on Dateline NBC
(June 2006)


NBC Nightly News
RID featured on NBC Nightly News
(June 2006)


Nightline
RID on Nightline,
ABC News
(March 2006)


ABC News
RID Featured on Good Morning America, ABC News

Twenty Twenty, ABC News
RID featured on 20/20, ABC News. Myth #1, Hospitals keep you safe from germs

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RID is eager to inform the public, media, and healthcare professionals about new, innovative products and services designed to reduce hospital infections. The following companies have contacted RID and requested to list their new products. RID has not tested these products and therefore cannot endorse them. But RID encourages all website users to read about them and use the links provided here to contact the companies and acquire more information.

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A non-magnetic tool designed specifically to clean and disinfect MRI and CAT scan machines. Finally hospitals will be able to easily clean between patients without losing valuable scanning time.

The MagnaWand tool reaches inside the MRI magnet bore or CAT scan gantry to clean and disinect those difficult to reach places in seconds.

Magnawand's specifically designed pads can be used with any spray disinfectant or cleaning solution.

www.magnawand.net

 

 

Automatically Opens the Door to
Touch-Free Hygiene

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SANIDOOR easily attaches to existing interior swinging doors and allows touch-free entry or exit by a wave of the person's hand seeking passage in front of a wall mounted sensor driven activator. SANIDOOR greatly contributes in the reduction of the transfer of infection in your healthcare environment.

www.sanidoor.com

 

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Caltech Industries, Inc. specializes in products and services that protect healthcare workers from contamination by dangerous pathogens. Caltech products are available nationwide through medical, dental and laboratory suppliers. Corporate personnel can assist you with questions or with locating a distributor or sales representative in your area. Contact the corporate office by telephone at 800.234.7700 or Contact Us.

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• Provides permanent systemic (facility-wide) solutions against waterborne pathogens
a• Eradicates Legionella, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, M. Avium, E. Coli and other bacteria that cause Hospital Acquired Infections
• Improves quality of care and patient safety while generating economic benefits with a preventive approach.
• Partner with a company that has been providing evidence based solutions with 15 years of unparalleled success. Contact us at www.liquitech.net or call 800.635.7873

  When used as part of a comprehensive infection-prevention program, the LifeSync® ECG System can help reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections by eliminating one of the last reusable items prevalent in critical care: ECG lead wires. In a study conducted at theUniversity of Wisconsin, 77% of reusable ECG lead wires were found to be contaminated with one or more drug-resistant pathogens-AFTER they had been cleaned according to standard hospital guidelines and manufacturer recommendations! The LifeSync® LeadWear® Disposable replaces conventional reusable ECG leads with a single-patient use solution designed to work with existing monitoring devices. In addition, the LeadWear® Disposable can actually improve monitor performance by helping to minimize artifact created by patient movement. For more information, visit our web site at www.lifesynccorp.com or call 866.324.3888.

 

 

 

Computer keyboards are everywhere in schools and healthcare facilities. Today, smarter prevention and control of acquired infections are driving the need for an infection-control keyboard: a new generation designed specifically for easy cleaning.
mouseTypical school and healthcare keyboards have many users, so cross-contamination from user to user can result in severe consequences—particularly if transient bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are present. Strong arguments for improved infection-control methodology are evident where computer keyboards collect bacteria and require attention to maintain cleanliness.

For more information contact medigenic@advanced-input.com

or call (800) 444-5923 x1222. 

www.advanced-input.com/medigenic

 

Nosocomial - MRSA - NORO VIRUS - AVIAN FLU - STACHYBOTRYS - HEPATITIS A - ANTHRAX?

A permanant (not a short term), solution for your entire air space.  Not a "wipe" or "spray" It's "Electronic"   No immunity buildup! New NASA developed photo-catayltic TiO2 technology that permits a 99% solution in less than 2 hours. It's distributed via the A/C duct system OR with small portable units.  Now used in hospitals, schools, homes and office spaces. It's safe and powerfully effective.

 

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Hospitals are facing the challenge of reducing nosocomial infections.HygeniqueOne of the most overlooked solutions is to thoroughly clean the perineal area. If the area isn't thoroughly cleansed before returning to bed, the bacteria will find its way to the hands, sheets, handrails, etc. Hygenique is the only system of its kind that specifically delivers the Standard of Care that eliminates the bacteria found on the perineal area. Because of this, Premier's Nursing Committee conferred to the Hygenique the Technology Breakthrough Award.

Visit us at www.hygenique.com.

 

The Sprixx Hand Hygiene System represents a revolution in healthcare hand hygiene. At the core of the system are personal ergonomic, body-worn hand sanitizer dispensers that are designed to become a second-nature habit in use. The point-of-care dispensers are surrounded with the multimodal components called for by the CDC guidelines including electronic tracking, a behavior modification system, online education, compliance management software, a cultural program, and more.

For more information visit www.sprixx.com

 

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According to recent studies, an average keyboard contains 3,295-germs/square inch, while a toilet seat contains only 49. In response to rising concerns about hospital acquired infections, iKey has developed the FL-Series of cleanable medical keyboards and mouse, designed to reduce cross contamination. The new liquid-proof keyboards feature low-profile silicon rubber keys that can withstand bleach cleaning and are easily wiped/sprayed down for complete disinfection. They are ideal for OR's, patient rooms, carts, ICU's and retractable workstations, and are conveniently backlit for low-light environments. The FL-Series represents a further improvement of iKey's outstanding SlimKey-MD line, and is a proven solution to meet the rising standards of infection control.

Ball State University conducted tests on behalf of iKey to test whether iKey's SlimKey-MD medical keyboards could be disinfected of MRSA, and how they withstand a hospital bleach solution. The final results showed zero growth of MRSA, VRE, and various blood-borne pathogens after cleaning, and the keyboard continued to work flawlessly in the hours succeeding.

www.medicalkeyboards.com or call 800.866.6506

Venetec's StatLock devices are the acknowledged leaders in catheter securement safety. StatLock is clinically proven to reduce bloodstream infections. The device is also recognized by OSHA as effective in reducing needlestick injuries to healthcare workers. Visit statlock.com to read more.

 

The Oral Suction Holder reduces bacterial and viral contamination in the hospital by providing proper storage for the Yankauer Suction device. MRSA and Pseudomonas are colonized in the nose, mouth and throat. The Yankauer suction devise is used to suction saliva, blood and other secretions from the mouth and throat. If the hospital environment is contaminated, clean or gloved hands become contaminated and the bacteria is transferred to the patient causing wound and pulmonary infections and some case death. Recent class action lawsuits have focused on hospital infections citing neglect in not correcting known areas of contamination. www.marlinmed.com

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Pall-AquasafeTM point-of-use water filters reduce exposure of at-risk patients to waterborne microbial pathogens. Visit www.pall.com/healthcarewater/asp or call 866-347-3428 to learn more.

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The Biomist System propels a non-flammable, non-corrosive mist of concentrated alcohol that sanitizes surfaces quickly and efficiently. Safe for electronic equipment and food contact surfaces. For more information, please visit: www.biomistinc.com





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