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Diversey is committed to a cleaner, healthier future. Diversey is a leading brand of sustainable cleaning, sanitation and hygiene solutions. Diversey branded products are helping create a new global leader in food safety and security, facility hygiene and product protection. A History of Business Success Today's Diversey has a rich legacy of businesses that were pioneers in the commercial, cleaning and hygiene business. Its roots begin in 1886, when S.C. Johnson founded his parquet floor business in Racine, Wisconsin. Not too long after, another of our legacy businesses, Diversey Corporation, was founded in 1923 in Chicago. Both businesses continued
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Welcome to Solutions Designed for Healthcare™ Solutions Designed for Healthcare™ is Diversey’s integrated approach targeted to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), improve patient outcomes and satisfaction, and safely and sustainably enhance a facility’s image. These solutions integrate products, processes, training and measurement systems to improve results, reduce risk and lower overall cost. Solutions for Operating Rooms, Patient Rooms, Resident Rooms, Emergency Departments, and Public Areas. This knowledge forum is a compilation of resources, provided to our customers to support creating a safer and more satisfying environment of care. Products
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Just Because You are Using a Disinfectant Doesn’t Mean You are Disinfecting: The Business Case for Improving Infection Prevention in ASC’s
Healthcare-associated infections are the fifth leading cause of death in acute-care hospitals in the United States and the fourth leading cause of death in Canada. These infections have a significant impact on patients, families, healthcare institutions and the economy. Healthcare institutions face reductions in reimbursements and their brand equity, and the economy faces billions of dollars in excess healthcare costs. From emerging pathogens to “super bugs,” the public has never been more aware of infection control challenges, which are frequently cited in headlines. Bacteria have become more resistant to antibiotics, which leaves healthcare professionals with limited, or in some
It’s That Time of Year!
‘Tis the season! Those pesky pathogens love the colder weather and seem to come out in force in the fall and winter. Influenza, norovirus, colds, and enterovirus…..some are more difficult to kill than others, but they are all spread in a similar way. These germs can make you feel miserable, and under the right conditions, can quickly move from person to person, even causing outbreaks or epidemics! Are you prepared to battle the winter season bugs? When the colder weather hits, many of us tend to spend more time indoors. Common colds, norovirus, and influenza are all caused by viruses
It’s Not What Is Behind The Curtain, But What Is On It!
HARD FACTS ABOUT SOFT SURFACES There are numerous resources available that discuss the importance of cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces, and the laundering of fabrics and linens; however there has been very little focus on the potential risk associated with soft surfaces in recent years. There are numerous clinical studies from around the world that have demonstrated that soft surfaces in healthcare settings, such as privacy curtains, uniforms, upholstered fabrics, and patient gowns and linens, are contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, including multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs). These studies have also demonstrated that these bacteria can survive on soft surfaces
Evaluating Oxivir® Tb Versus Criteria of Ideal Disinfectants – HOW DOES IT STACK UP?
Recent studies have demonstrated that the environment plays a role in the transmission of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Environmental surfaces and patient care equipment are important reservoirs for pathogens. Contaminated surfaces increase the risk of transmission to patients either through their direct contact with contaminated surfaces or by contaminating the hands of healthcare workers who then transfer these pathogens to patients or other surfaces. This evidence supports the need to improve cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces and patient care equipment. The selection of the right disinfectant is one of the two essential components for effective disinfection. The other component,
Ready to throw in the towel?
Maybe you should be… A new study shows that ready-to-use disinfectant wipes increase compliance while saving time and money. 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… Compatibility Between Cleaning Tools and Disinfectants – Some cleaning tools, such as cotton cloths and microfiber, can bind with quaternary ammonium
What can go wrong in cleaning and disinfection of surfaces?
There are many potential hurdles to consider relative to proper cleaning and disinfection in the healthcare environment. Being aware and addressing these up front can help reduce risk, and potentially save unnecessary costs in the long run. Outlined are some considerations which, if addressed, may help mitigate negative consequences. Choosing the Right Disinfectant Choose the right disinfectant. Understand the pathogens of risk in your facility, and select a disinfectant that is effective against those key pathogens. Always use an EPA- or Health Canada-registered disinfectant and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use. As you consider the pathogens, also assess what