Aged care
Infection Control in Aged Care is becoming more and more important as demand for Aged Care services continues to increase worldwide. With the population now living longer there is an increasing number of elderly who need specialist attention in nursing homes, high-care facilities and home care. Common areas of concern within Aged Care facilities include patient bathing, incontinence and overall the facilities susceptibility to bacteria and virus outbreaks.
Whiteley Medical has the infection control and cleaning solutions required to create a safe and hygienic environment in Aged Care facilities. Infection Prevention and Control within Aged Care facilities is vital for Aged Care workers in providing quality care and safe workplace practices in accordance with the Department of Health and Ageing Guidelines. Whiteley Medical offer specialised products developed to meet the requirements for Infection Control in Aged Care including Odour Control, Skincare, Hand Hygiene, Cleaning and Surface Disinfection.
Aged Care
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Odour Control
A health problem such as incontinence is a common occurrence amongst older people. Whiteley Medical has developed a range of products that are designed to clean and neutralise odours on surfaces and in the air.
Florogen is a specially formulated, alcohol-based, surface and space deodorant. Florogen removes unwanted odours and provides a positive method for increasing hygiene in the immediate area of use. Florogen has a pleasant fragrance and kills 99.9% of bacteria.
Frangipani Florogen is a specially formulated, alcohol-based, surface and space deodorant. Frangipani Florogen removes unwanted odours and provides a positive method for increasing hygiene in the immediate area of use. Frangipani Florogen has a pleasant frangipani fragrance and kills 99.9% of bacteria.
Lavender Florogen is a specially formulated, alcohol-based, surface and space deodorant. Lavender Florogen removes unwanted odours and provides a positive method for increasing hygiene in the immediate area of use. Lavender Florogen has a pleasant lavender fragrance and kills 99.9% of bacteria.
Odacon Incontinent Spray instantly neutralises urine and faecal odour at the source. Free from solvents, Odacon is designed for safe use where regular contact with normal skin may become a part of the management of incontinent patients.
Cleaning & Disinfection
Aged Care facilities are often susceptible to outbreaks of dangerous bacteria and viruses. Whiteley Medical has the cleaning and disinfection products required to ensure the health of aged care residents is protected.
Instrumax Pink is specially formulated and the only approved Instrument Grade Disinfectant (Low Level) within Australia. Instrumax Pink helps reduce the risk of cross infection and is suitable for use on non medical applications including training masks, mannequins (CPR training), self contained underwater breathing apparatus and nebuliser face masks.
Speedy Clean ready to use hospital grade anionic neutral detergent is fast drying leaving surfaces streak free and resistant to resoiling after use. Speedy Clean is ideal for cleaning surfaces and equipment in healthcare environments.
Speedy Clean Wipes are excellent ready-to-use hospital grade, anionic neutral detergent wipes which leaves a streak free finish on surfaces. Ideal for cleaning surfaces and equipment in health-related environments. The single-use application improves infection control by avoiding cross contamination.
Australia's No. 1 Hospital Grade Disinfectant! Viraclean is a major development in advanced cleaning and hospital-grade disinfecting technology. Viraclean passes TGA Option B and kills a broad range of other bacteria including VRE, MRSA, Hepatitis B Virus, Herpes Simplex Virus and Influenza Virus. Viraclean simplifies complex cleaning and disinfection proceedures.
Clean and disinfect surfaces with V-Wipes hospital grade disinfectant wipes! V-Wipes unique pH neutral formula and high quality apetured fabric allow for fast, effective cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces within the healthcare environment.
Skincare
As we get older our skin tends to require extra special attention. Both aged care residents and their carers can keep skin soft and hygienic by using a combination of products in Whiteley Medical's extensive skin care range.
Bactol Alcohol Gel Waterless Hand Cleanser (Aust R 155397) contains 70% v/v alcohol and uses natural emollients to replace the skin’s lipids which are removed by alcohol. Bactol Alcohol Gel maintains skin integrity leaving hands hygienic, soft and replenished.
Dermalux for Everyday Use is an ultra mild soap for hand and body washing. Dermalux for Everyday Use is specifically designed for people who wash their hands frequently it contains an ultra mild soap with a delicate peach fragrance and added moisturisers that helps to prevent skin from drying out.
Dermalux Enrich 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash is pH balanced and gentle on skin and hair. Dermalux Enrich contains added moisturisers including Lipidure® Biomimetic Moisturiser, to hydrate and replenish skin and hair. Dermalux Enrich is delicately fragranced and is specifically designed to retain skin integrity and revitalise hair.
Dermalux Natural Hand and Body Wash is specifically designed for sensitive and dry skin. It is an ultra-comforting pearlescent creme soap free from perfumes or dyes. Dermalux Natural is pH balanced to maintain skin integrity.
Dermalux Soft Towel Lotion is a mild and natural organic, oil based bed bathing system. It rapidly evaporates as it cleanses and refreshes skin whilst maintaining skin integrity, without dryness or irritation. The cleaning agents used in Dermalux Soft Towel Lotion have close similiarities to the natural constituents of the skin and has been utilised in aged care and acute care for a significant time.
Handisan™ Sanitising Foam is a non-flammable, instant hand sanitiser –
kills 99.999% of germs. Handisan™ Sanitising Foam contains Lipidure®, a
biomimetic moisturiser which hydrates skin, leaving hands feeling soft,
smooth and refreshed. Handisan™ Sanitising Foam is alcohol free and non-flammable. It is designed to be used instead of alcohol based hand rubs.
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Whiteley Medical manufactures it's products in Australia to International Standards. It is always recommended that you speak with your customer sales representative to tailor the best solutions for your Aged Care requirements. While Whiteley Medical makes every effort to ensure that its products are always safe to use, some products can affect individuals differently and the company cannot predict individual responses. Therefore careful reading of the MSDS is essential prior to first use. All Whiteley Medical products are supported by Technical Bulletins and Material Safety Data Sheets in approved regulatory formats.