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Whiteley is a leading global innovator in infection prevention solutions. We are a family owned Australian business, who have been operating for over 85 years. Our TGA licensed facility is based in Newcastle, NSW. Unlike many other suppliers in the infection prevention field, all our research and development is conducted in Australia.

Whiteley is committed to world leading research and innovative product development in the fields of hygiene, cleaning, and infection prevention and control products.

Infection Prevention and Control

Healthcare workers and patients can be exposed to a range of pathogenic micro-organisms if appropriate infection prevention practices are not in place. These organisms can be transmitted through contact with contaminated objects such as instruments, equipment and environmental surfaces. Good hand hygiene practices and surface disinfection are critical in reducing the risk of contamination between healthcare workers and patients.

What can you do to reduce the risk of infection in your healthcare facility?

Here’s 3 simple steps you can take to reduce the spread of germs

Effective Surface Cleaning & Disinfection

Effective surface cleaning, particularly of high touch areas (i.e. doorhandles, benchtops) combined with good hand hygiene will assist in protecting your staff and patients as we move into the winter months and a higher incidence of colds and flus.

Good Hand Hygiene

Ensuring hand sanitisers are easily accessible for patients in the waiting rooms, and staff in the practice rooms will assist in minimising the risk of infection.

Infection Prevention Education & Training

Whiteley provides education and training materials. For healthcare facilities we recommend the following training materials

Hand Hygiene Hot Tips

Good hand hygiene is critical in preventing the spread of germs in healthcare facilities.

There are 5 simple steps you can take to improve hand hygiene compliance:

Ensure sanitising dispensers or bottles are conveniently located.
Increase monitoring and surveillance.
Choose products staff like using.
Use signage to promote hand hygiene i.e. 5 moments of hand hygiene posters.
Encourage your team to provide feedback to each other on hand hygiene.

Resources

5 Moments for Healthcare poster

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Hand Cleansing Routine poster

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Hand Hygiene Training video

Related Products

Whiteley offers a range of products suitable for creating a clean and safe environment in the healthcare facility setting. These products include surface cleaners, disinfectants and hand hygiene products. For more information please click on the link/drop down below: