infection prevention & control solutions for care homes - Shackletons

Controlling infection with steam sanitising!Top 4 reasons why youshould use dry-steamcleaning! Instantly clean and dry surfaces,saving costly time without leavingany unhygienic residue Improved bactericidal efficacy,proven against SuperBugs Environmentally friendly, reducedchemical usage and low water usage User friendly, easy to use,ergonomically healthyDeveloped only afterthorough evidence-basedmicrobiological research andlaboratory evaluation, thisProVap range is the first andonly such system in the worldto provide a steam-basedcleaning and contaminationsystem that is outcomeassured.A new generation of advanced drysteam cleaning, ProVap offersincreased effectiveness, improvedhygiene in use, and evenself-disinfecting capabilities. We areall aware of the problems withinfection control in care homes,compounded perhaps with anover-reliance upon inefficientlyapplied cleaning chemicals - towhich bacteria could potentiallybecome increasingly resistant.The ProVap process, without the useof any chemicals, successfullydecontaminated all of the surfacetypes purposely contaminated witha heavy microbiological burdenof test organisms. ProVap systemsare ideal for care home hygiene.Another consideration is thatchemical wipes may not be able toeffectively clean and sanitise everysurface in a ward, washroom orkitchen where bacteria may harbourand grow.ProVap is effective against MRSA,Acinetobacter, VRE, Klebsiella,Enterococcus faecalis and Clostridiumdifficile spores. ProVap technology is ideallysuited for decontamination of high-risk,high-contact care home surfaces, such as bedframes, mattresses and chairs.local call ordering: 0845 602 9981ProVap is a fully integrated steamcleaning system using new toolsand accessories conceived, tried,tested and developed inco-operation with the healthcareindustry. Steam penetrates wherechemical impregnated wipescannot, so that equipment does notneed to be dismantled, curtains nottaken down - beds can be returnedto full use in the fastest timepossible.ProVap relies on the physical actionof steam heated to between 150Cand 180C to destroy thewater-based biofilm that thebacteria must inhabit to surviveand grow. Nothing less than thecomplete physical destruction of thebacteria can be an effective remedyto the disastrous situation that nowprevails within the care homeenvironment. Beyond doubt, steamsanitising helps prevent crossinfection.ProVap systems are kind to residentswith respiratory problems thanks tothe built-in water filters, ensuringthat is it not possible for dust mites,pollen, or other allergens to beexhausted back into the air.3