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Healthcare facilities are tasked with the difficult yet necessary job of treating sick patients. Unfortunately, during the treatment process, many patients experience infections or complications that could have otherwise been prevented with the proper precautions.
Several factors increase the risk of infections in healthcare facilities, including but not limited to the following:
With the rise of COVID-19 cases, healthcare facilities have become even more inundated with patients and healthcare-related infections. The virus can spread easily from person to person, which means no one is absolutely safe from it. Patients can unintentionally infect healthcare workers, who can then bring the virus home with them to loved ones, contributing to the endless cycle of infection.
While you have no control over patient age or the state of their immune systems, you can conduct frequent disinfection of all tools, equipment, and areas of concern to minimize or even completely eliminate the risk of infection. Healthcare facility cleaning alone, even when done daily, isn’t enough.
But, what’s the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
Cleaning uses soap and water to physically remove germs from objects or surfaces, while disinfection involves the use of chemicals to kill germs, viruses, and bacteria. It’s important to adopt this one-two punch of cleaning and disinfecting healthcare facilities for maximum effectiveness.
COVID-19 is a very contagious disease, and medical facilities must step up their COVID-19 disinfection procedures to ensure it doesn’t spread to every patient in the building. After all, studies have shown that the novel coronavirus can last for long periods of time on various surfaces.
An electrostatic sprayer blasts positively charged disinfectants in a given area or object. The droplets, now acting like magnets, coat negative surfaces in an even layer. Instead of accumulating in a single area, the charged droplets literally wrap around every square inch of the surface regardless of the shape. This makes it easier to get to even hard-to-reach areas.
Compared to traditional methods, electrostatic disinfection is infinitely more effective and long-lasting. And, because the method is touchless, there’s no risk of cross-contamination.
Charlotte Metro Cleaning specializes in electrostatic disinfection, including medical facility disinfection, with the use of Vital Oxide. Vital Oxide is an EPA-approved, hospital-grade disinfectant that kills 99.9% of harmful bacteria, including spores, fungus, mildew, and mold. It also effectively removes allergens and viruses.
Additionally, Vital Oxide contains no harsh chemicals, is non-corrosive, and doesn’t irritate the skin. It gets rid of odors on a molecular level and is safe to use even on food contact surfaces.
To ensure a safe and healthy environment, Charlotte Metro Cleaning disinfects any and all areas of concern, such as:
High-Touch Surface Disinfection
Frequently touched surfaces pose a high risk of infection, especially in a patient-care setting. High-touch surfaces include doorknobs, handles, light switches, tables, desks, counters, chairs, sinks, handrails, and buttons (in elevators, coffee machines, etc.).
Healthcare Equipment Disinfection
Healthcare equipment sterilization is a standard procedure in a healthcare facility. Using electrostatic technology, we can disinfect equipment as well as the environment they’re in.
Hard and Soft Surfaces
Hard surfaces are non-porous, water-resistant surfaces like counters, plastic, stainless steel, vinyl, and polyurethane. On the other hand, soft surfaces are porous and tend to absorb water. Examples include drapes, rugs, and carpets.
Electronics
Healthcare facilities also have electronics such as computer screens, keyboards, and phones. The good news is that electrostatic spraying is safe to use even on electronic devices.
Patients need to be able to trust that their healthcare facility can treat them effectively and without complications. Reduce the risk of infection today with our healthcare facilities electrostatic disinfection services. Contact us at kcregg@charlottemetrocleaning.com or call 704.361.6130 for more information.
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