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Hygiena International, global supplier of rapid hygiene testing systems, have recently commenced a new Showcase Hospital Evaluation Programme involving their SystemSURE Plus ATP product.
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Hygiena International, global supplier of rapid hygiene testing systems, have recently commenced a new Showcase Hospital Evaluation Programme involving their SystemSURE Plus ATP product. This equipment was recently shortlisted for a prestigious award from Building Better Healthcare 2010, as well as gaining the Rapid Review Panel (RRP) Level 1 category in the same year. It also features in the Government funded technology project (Fighting Infection through Detection) to develop new tests for MRSA (new announcement). Previously in 2009 it was voted Best Infection Control Innovation, as well as being a finalist in the Business Excellence Awards (innovation) in 2008. A leading quality and safety laboratory in the USA has also put the Hygiena system ahead of the rest when its comparison report was recently published. This study is the biggest of its kind and compares all the commercially available ATP systems.
Hygiena International continues to go from strength to strength, proving that their system quality and service, together with excellent support and pricing, far outweigh other manufacturers' equipment.
The SystemSURE Plus ATP monitoring system, which comprises a handheld luminometer and swabs, works through the collection and quantification of ATP remaining in organic residues still present following conventional cleaning operations. The identification of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) as an indicator of surface cleanliness has become an established hygiene technology within the healthcare market. ATP is the energy molecule present in all living cells, and its' presence is evidence of organic contamination, which can provide the nutrient base for the growth of harmful bacteria and infectious micro-organisms.
Using bioluminescence technology, the Hygiena SystemSURE Plus ATP monitoring equipment provides rapid indications of ATP levels and the hygienic status of contact surfaces, so that appropriate corrective action can be taken without delay. Hygiena SystemSURE can be used to demonstrate cleaning efficacy and show continuous improvement, while identifying and implementing training requirements and their impact on patient experiences. Some facilities have used the system to provide evidence of value for money from their contracted in services such as cleaning and catering. Care homes and ambulance services are now using the technology to demonstrate adherence to CQC.
The Rapid Review Panel (RRP) is a government funded initiative set up to evaluate new technologies that can help in the fight against healthcare acquired infection. Only those products receiving the prestigious level 1 recommendation are able to take part in the acclaimed Showcase Hospitals Evaluation programme.
The Hygiena SystemSURE ATP monitoring system joins only nine other products evaluated by the latest Showcase Hospitals Programme. Findings are reported back and will be published by the innovations programme so that information is readily available to anyone wishing to investigate the use of the technology in their own healthcare environment. This will provide invaluable knowledge about the practical aspects of using Hygiena SystemSURE Plus in real situations.
Further information is available on request to:
Hygiena International Ltd
Unit 11, Wenta Business Centre, Colne Way, Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 7ND
Tel: 01923 818821
Fax: 01923 818825
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