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Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may become a break in the chain of rigorous environmental decontamination. Damaged mattress covers lose their original physical and chemical properties designed to prevent fluid penetration and microbial growth. A study at a U.S. hospital revealed that 26.9% of mattresses on adult medical surgical beds showed occult damage to the interior waterproof backing (Bradbury et al , 2014). In April 2013, the FDA issued a Safety Communication stating that damaged or worn covers for medical bed mattresses can allow blood and bodily fluids to penetrate the mattress, posing a risk of infection

The Problem: Mattress Damage Surfaces in healthcare facilities have been linked to the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Important examples of contaminated surfaces are hospital bed and stretcher mattresses, which have the second-highest number of surfaces contacts after bed rails, and have been demonstrated to harbor pathogens that have resulted in HAI outbreaks (Huslage et al, 2010). Used extensively in healthcare facilities, mattresses can become damaged from daily wear and tear, and by physical and chemical damage. A recent study at a U.S. hospital revealed that 26.9% of mattresses on adult medical-surgical beds showed occult (non-discernible) damage to

Solutions Designed for Healthcare™ covers specialized solutions in key areas of every care environment. From Acute Care to Long Term Care, Diversey is committed to providing innovative solutions that create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for patients, staff, residents, and visitors. See below our line of disinfectants and check back as we add more solutions. For a full list of all products offered, visit www.diversey.com. Browse All Products Air & Surface Purification System Use Dry Hydrogen Peroxide (DHP®) to reduce viruses, bacteria, mold, and more. Read more > CleanPatch CleanPatch® is a first-in-class

Browse our products list to learn more about the floor care offered by Diversey. Floor Finishes Create a long-lasting finish on any substrate. Diversey offers a range of floor finishes for all your floor-care needs. Read More > Floor Sealers Complete sealed protection on any substrate. Read More > Floor Strippers Heavy-duty performance on heavy polishes and build-up. Read More > Floor Cleaner & Maintainer Achieve the ultimate high-quality appearance. Read More > Specialty Floors Solutions to care for specialty floors in your facility. Read

For healthcare, Diversey delivers integrated floor-care solutions for proven performance, appearance and durability. We provided finishes and strippers, cleaners, maintainers and spotters, for hard, resilient and rubber floors, considering all cycles of floor maintenance and care. Our TASKI® machines, including auto scrubbers, driers, carpet care, vacuums and single disks, are available to clean all types of patient-care areas effectively, safely and quietly, while reducing water, chemical and energy consumption. Incredibly durable, they’ve undergone some of the industry’s most rigorous testing in the harshest of conditions. See TASKI® machines at www.TASKI.com for more information.

Diversey's experience and market insight can help you put your best foot forward in floor care excellence. Check out our products below for more information on maintaining all types of floors. Floor Finish Application Overview There are many factors to consider when selecting the right floor-care product. Read more to learn about the types that are out in the market right now. Read More > Floor Care Products Browse our products list to learn more about the floor care offered by Diversey. Read More >

The selection of the right disinfectant is one of two essential components for effective disinfection. The other relates to the proper training and use of disinfectants and adherence to the manufacturer's label instructions. The combination is effective for surface disinfection and can reduce patient risk and improve patient outcomes. There are 5 key criteria that should be used when evaluating disinfectant products today*: Each healthcare facility should evaluate the key healthcare-associated pathogens most common to HAIs and outbreaks in their facility. The product selected should be effective against these microorganisms Vegetative bacteria (such as S.

Finding the correct disinfectant can be challenging when you are not sure of which technology to choose. From Bleach to Peracetic Acid (PAA), there are many technologies with tradeoffs that may impact use in your facility. Below is a chart that takes into consideration different requirements your facility may have.

Choosing the right disinfectant has many factors to consider. Many options are available and having fast, effective, responsible and sustainable options are key to success. Use the resources below to learn about the types of disinfectants available in the market. Learn about the ideal disinfectant as described by Dr. William Rutala, learn how to select the right disinfectant for your facility, and review the Diversey disinfectants and accessories line to complete your disinfection plan. Overview of Technologies There are many factors to consider when selecting the right disinfection, read more to learn about the types