Medical

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a significant challenge in hospitals, outpatient surgical centers, nursing homes, and other medical facilities, primarily due to environmental surface contamination. It is estimated that 40% of HAIs result from cross-contamination via the hands of patients, healthcare workers, and visitors who come into contact with contaminated surfaces.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on any given day, 1 in 25 patients contracts an infection during their hospital stay. In 2011, U.S. acute care hospitals reported approximately 722,000 HAIs, with about 75,000 patients dying as a result of these infections.

Cleaning and disinfection of the healthcare environment are crucial in reducing the indirect transmission of viral and bacterial infections, as some pathogens can remain active and infectious for days. Effective decontamination is vital and demands a reliable disinfectant. Treox Disinfectant has proven highly effective in this regard, capable of cleaning and disinfecting a wide range of surfaces, including walls, floors, furniture, sinks, taps, stairway rails, touch screens, countertops, door handles, and light switches. It also efficiently disinfects equipment such as troches, ophthalmoscopes, trial lenses, slit lamps, and wheelchairs. The table below illustrates the efficacy of Treox in disinfecting endoscopes from various pathogens.

The Treox ICS (Infection Control System) program offers a comprehensive, systematic approach to implementing more effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly cleaning and disinfecting strategies in healthcare facilities. This system ensures that no harmful substances are introduced into the environment.

Infection Control System (ICS):

The Treox Infection Control System is designed to efficiently and effectively clean and disinfect surfaces using EPA-registered, non-toxic, biodegradable solutions and advanced applicators that reduce labor and minimize human error.

Hard Surface Cleaning and Disinfection:

– Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL): Treated with Treox ECA technology, HOCL acts swiftly and safely against a wide range of hazardous microbes. It is non-toxic, made from sustainable materials, and can be used for surface disinfection, decontamination, and water system dosing.

– Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH): Also generated by Treox ECA technology, NaOH serves as a potent detergent suitable for various cleaning processes.

– Application: Both HOCL and NaOH are utilized in spray bottles with microfiber cloths for cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces such as floors, doors, handrails, tables, chairs, toilets, monitors, and switches.

Benefits:

– Effective Infection Control: Provides thorough infection control and prevention with no negative impact on human health or the environment.

– Operational Efficiency: Optimizes cleaning and disinfecting processes, integrating seamlessly into existing workflows without extending discharge cleaning times.

– Enhanced Coverage: Offers comprehensive area coverage more quickly than traditional systems, with EPA-registered, ready-to-use, non-corrosive disinfectants.

– Advanced Spraying Technology: Proprietary electrostatic sprayers deliver 300% better spray penetration and coverage on all surfaces, leaving no residue.

– Cost Reduction: Utilizes hospital-grade disinfection to reduce HAIs, labor, and chemical costs