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Performance Health provides solutions that reduce infection risk in your rehab facility.
1 in 25 patients contracts an infection during healthcare treatment. Reduce the Risk of infection by 70% through sound prevention practices**
Healthcare is Changing
Reduce infections and Help Decrease Hospital Readmissions
Infection prevention is more important than ever in the rehab space
By reducing infections, you can help decrease hospital readmissions. View the CDC’s Guide to Infection Prevention in Outpatient Settings
Infection Risks in the Rehab Space
Rehab Infection Prevention is a Priority in All In-Patient and Out-Patient Settings
Moist Heat Therapy
Infection Risk:
Moisture, inaccurate temperature control, porous, reusable packs and improperly maintained tubs foster bacteria growth.
Reduce the Risk:
Maintain hot packs according to the manufacture guidelines in non-corrosive units; use heat-sealed, non-porous packs or disposable barriers for each patient.
Mobility & Transfer
Infection Risk:
Gait belts, cushions and wheelchair surfaces harbor pathogens that can transfer from patient to patient.
Reduce the Risk:
Choose items with built-in antimicrobial protection or those made from impermeable materials. Sanitize gait belts, cushions and wheelchair surfaces after each use, or assign one item per patient.
Modalities
Infection Risk:
Bacteria can proliferate in bulk containers of gel when bottle tips come in direct contact with patients’ skin or on self-adhesive electrode surfaces.
Reduce the Risk:
Utilize single-use ultrasound gel packages; label reusable electrodes for use on one patient, or choose single-use, disposable products.
Exercise Supplies
Infection Risk:
Sharing items like band, balls, putty and mats is a recipe for cross-contamination.
Reduce the Risk:
Limit consumable items to single-patient use. Implement proper cleaning protocols for all shared products.
Manual Therapy
Infection Risk:
Tears in upholstery can house pathogens that normal disinfection can’t reach.
Reduce the Risk:
Monitor upholstery for rips; repair and replace when necessary. Use barriers and disinfect surfaces between patients.
Cardio Equipment
Infection Risk:
Cardio machines are major transfer points for germs.
Reduce the Risk:
Wipe down equipment with disinfectant between each use. Encourage patients to reduce exposure with a towel barrier.
Rehab Infection Prevention Tips
The Goal of the Rehab Infection Prevention is to Make Your Facility Safe from Infection
Establish Disinfection Protocols to Prevent Cross Contamination
- Design protocols for consistent use of alcohol-based hand rub.
- Use EPA-registered cleaners with label claims for use in healthcare.
- Clean reusable equipment between patients and maintain according to manufacturer's instructions.
Opt for Antimicrobial Ultrasound Gel
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Antimicrobial ultrasound gel is a quaternary ammonium solution containing the active ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride It's designed to effectively destroy o brood spectrum of pathogens and eliminate many gram positive and gram negative pathogens.
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The universally simple and cost effective solution to prevent the spread of infections.
Choose & Use Materials Wisely
- Select seamless products made of metal, copper and hard plastics instead of fabric or wood.
- Monitor, repair and replace damaged items as soon as possible.
- Use covers and barriers.
Make Sure Moist Heat Essentials Don't Become a Breeding Ground
- Use non-corrosive heat therapy units like HydraTherm™ to prevent the formation of rust, mold & mildew.
- Use heat-sealed packs like HydraHeat™ that feature a bacteria-resistant outer material.
Products to Reduce Infection Risks in the Rehab Space
Rehab Infection Prevention is a Priority in All In-Patient and Out-Patient Settings
The First and Only
Antimicrobial Electrode
Helps kill and inhibit the growth of common bacteria on and around the zone of inhibition of the electrode surface.1
1.Based on third-party laboratory testing. 4015.19.02.A ©2019 Compass Richmar, LLC
A First-In-Class Medical Surface Repair Patch for Upholstery Vinyl.
CleanPatch protects patient safety, saves you money on equipment, and saves you time by keeping beds in service.
1.Joint Commission Resources. Environmental Infection Prevention: Guidance for Continuously Maintaining a Safe Patient Care and Survey-Ready Environment. 2018
Rolyan Smart Splint Bath
Technology you’ve
never seen in a splint bath.
A cleaner, more precise splinting. including a systematic approach to Infection, 99.99% kill rate achieved.
