Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are one of the most serious, yet preventable safety issues faced by the medical industry. Fighting the spread of dangerous pathogens with Infection Prevention products is vital in protecting patients.
Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are one of the most serious, yet preventable safety issues faced by the medical industry. Fighting the spread of dangerous pathogens with Infection Prevention products is vital in protecting patients.
Whiteley is a global scientific leader in the field of Infection Prevention and is trusted throughout the hospital and healthcare industry.
How to use Surfex Dry Surface Biofilm Remover
Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant health concern throughout the hospital and healthcare sectors.
It is reported that there are ‘’over 165,000 healthcare associated infections in Australian acute healthcare facilities every year,” according to the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare. This makes healthcare associated infections the most common complication affecting patients in hospital.
The good news is that preventing the spread of infection can be done successfully with the right products and protocols in place.
4 simple steps can be taken to reduce the spread of germs.
Whiteley are experts in Infection Prevention.
Our well-known brands include Viraclean, V-Wipes, Speedy Clean and Surfex which are used throughout the public and private hospital network.
Viraclean is a very well-known brand within hospitals and a leader in the hospital grade disinfectant category.
V-Wipes is an instrument grade disinfectant (low level) perfect for the cleaning of surfaces and non-critical medical devices.
Other Whiteley products on the ARTG include products such as Surfex. It not only disinfect surfaces, but also removes bacterial biofilms and the dangerous pathogens that they harbour. Failure to remove biofilms will often lead to repeat outbreaks of infection.
After years of research, Whiteley developed Surfex to bring a much-needed solution to the recuring problem of biofilms, and Surfex is the world’s first dry surface biofilm remover.
Talk to our team of experts for advice or to trial any of our Infection Prevention products.
Whiteley offers advice, training and practical support for all of your infection prevention, medical device reprocessing, and professional cleaning needs.
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