The transmission of viral, bacterial & fungal infections can be prevented in Occupational Therapy clinics
80% of communicable diseases are transferred by touch alone1 Occupational Therapy clinics are very high touch environments and without proactive Infection Prevention measures in place, pathogens will spread.
At Whiteley™ we believe that patient and staff safety in facilities such as Occupational Therapy clinics is of utmost importance. Our focus on clinical research revolves around driving constant innovation in Infection Prevention and Control. Creating safer, cleaner healthcare environments is something that we all should be striving towards.
As Australia’s largest manufacturer of sterilants, disinfectants and other healthcare cleaning technologies, we have been protecting lives and livelihoods since 1933.
3 Simple Steps to Reduce the Spread of Germs in Occupational Therapy Clinics
1. Sanitise
Bactol® CLEAR and Bactol® BLUE both contain 70% alcohol and kill 99.9% of germs. The premium formulations contain natural emollients to leave skin feeling soft and refreshed. Bactol® BLUE is enriched with luxurious macadamia oil, & Bactol® Clear is enriched with emollient.
2. Spray
Viraclean™ is a hospital grade disinfectant used to clean surfaces such as benchtops, larger equipment and non-critical medical devices. Viraclean™ is used throughout hospitals and healthcare to kill a broad range of viruses, bacteria and fungi.
3. Wipe
V-Wipes™ is an Instrument grade (low level) disinfectant wipe so they are perfect for cleaning and disinfecting high touch point surfaces such as door handles, light switches, desk chairbacks, and non-critical medical devices. They kill a broad range of viruses and bacteria.
It is incredible how fast pathogens spread. On average, a person has contact with over 300 surfaces every 30 minutes, exposing them to 840,000 germs2
This puts Occupational Therapy clinics at risk because they are very hands on environments, where staff and patients regularly get exposed to a range of pathogenic microorganisms. When this happens, viral and bacterial infections can then be passed on to patients, colleagues, and ultimately family members.
The simple step of cleaning hands does save lives. Proper hand hygiene is one of the three critical ways to prevent the spread of infections, alongside infection prevention education and effective surface cleaning and disinfection.
According to the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare, there are five moments when healthcare workers should clean their hands:3
- Before touching a patient
- Before a procedure
- After a procedure or body substance exposure risk
- After touching a patient
- After touching a patient’s surroundings
Like other healthcare environments, Allied health clinics experience high levels of risk when it comes to the spreading of infectious agents.
How Whiteley Can Help
Whiteley is a global leader in Infection Prevention and outbreak control. Our teams have the expertise to help your Chiropractic Clinic with all your Infection Prevention needs.
Our Infection Prevention range includes hospital grade disinfectants such as ViracleanTM and Instrument grade disinfectant wipes such as V-WipesTM. In addition, we supply a range of premium hand hygiene products including Bactol® to keep staff and patients safe. The Whiteley™ range of products are relied on to create a safe, hygienic environment for patients, staff and visitors. Talk to our team of experts for advice on any of our broad range of specialised products.
*References
- Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
- 2011 Tork® Report
- https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/australian-guidelines-prevention-and-control-infection-healthcare