Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology in Healthcare Environments
In healthcare, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene is not just a requirement - it’s a responsibility. Every surface, tool, and device plays a role in patient care, but high touch surfaces present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining hygiene. Bed rails, door handles, medical devices, and light switches are touched countless times daily by patients, healthcare professionals, and visitors, creating breeding grounds for bacteria and other microorganisms.
While rigorous cleaning protocols certainly reduce contamination, high-touch surfaces remain a persistent issue. Even with frequent disinfection these surfaces are quickly recontaminated. Antimicrobial technology offers a science-backed addition for high-touch surfaces providing continuous product protection against bacterial growth, creating more hygienic environments.
High-Touch Surfaces – Bacteria Hotspots
High-touch surfaces are integral to day-to-day operations in healthcare environments but are also hotspots for the accumulation of bacteria. For example, a hospital bed rail touched multiple times a day can harbour bacteria, leading to its presence across multiple points in a facility. Even with diligent cleaning practices, it can be challenging to maintain surfaces in an optimal state of hygiene between cleaning cycles.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant challenge globally, with high-touch surfaces serving as potential areas where bacteria can be present. Enhancing hygiene practices on these surfaces through the integration of antimicrobial technologies such as Biomaster provides an opportunity to better support a facility’s overall cleanliness efforts.
What Is Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology?
Biomaster utilises silver ions to actively inhibit microbial growth by incorporating antimicrobial properties directly into materials during the point of manufacture.
Silver has been recognised for its natural antimicrobial properties for centuries. Modern technology enhances these attributes, providing consistent, long-lasting product protection. When bacteria come into contact with a treated surface, silver ions disrupt their essential functions, inhibiting processes such as cell division and energy production. This renders the bacteria inactive and reduces contamination on treated surfaces, complementing external cleaning protocols.
Unlike traditional cleaning products, which offer a temporary solution, Biomaster antimicrobial additive technology works 24/7. Once integrated into a material, the antimicrobial properties remain active for the product’s useful lifetime, making it ideal for high-touch surfaces in healthcare environments.
The Benefits of Biomaster Antimicrobial Technology in Healthcare Environments
Integrating Biomaster antimicrobial technology into high-touch surfaces provides numerous benefits within healthcare environments:
- Continuous product protection: Treated surfaces actively inhibit microbial levels between cleaning cycles, supporting existing disinfection protocols.
- Efficient hygiene management: Cleaning staff can focus on other critical areas without compromising overall hygiene.
- Enhanced hygiene standards: Medical professionals benefit from surfaces designed to support cleaner environments, contributing to a more hygienic workspace.
- Patient reassurance: Treated surfaces showcase a facility’s dedication to maintaining high hygiene standards, providing patients and their families with increased confidence in the care environment.
Applications in Healthcare Settings
The versatility of Biomaster antimicrobial additive technology makes it suitable for a wide range of applications in healthcare, including, but not limited to:
- Bed Rails and Grab Bars: Reducing bacterial growth on high-touch surfaces frequently used by patients and staff.
- Medical Devices and Computers: Ensuring diagnostic equipment, computers and other tools remain hygienic throughout their use.
- Door Handles and Light Switches: Minimising opportunities for bacterial growth on high-traffic touchpoints used by virtually everyone in a facility.
- Shared Devices: Providing continuous product protection for often overlooked items such as TV remote controls, lift controls, and nurse call systems.
- Flooring and Wall Panelling: Adding an additional layer of hygiene to surfaces that are exposed to heavy traffic and frequent contact.
- Uniforms and Textiles: Enhancing the hygiene of healthcare uniforms, curtains, and other soft furnishings that can harbour bacteria.
- Tableware and Food Service Items: Improving hygiene for reusable utensils, trays, and other items.
- Furniture: Improving the hygiene of chairs, desks, and bedside tables throughout the facility.
Biomaster - Paving the Way for Progress in Healthcare Hygiene
Antimicrobial technology represents a significant advancement in improving hygiene standards within healthcare environments. By addressing bacterial presence on high-touch surfaces, it supports existing cleaning protocols and hygiene practices.
Looking ahead, the potential applications of antimicrobial additives are vast. From materials used in medical equipment to antimicrobial wall coatings, these innovations can elevate how healthcare facilities maintain hygiene. For now, the focus remains on high-touch surfaces—critical yet often challenging areas to manage effectively.
Healthcare facilities striving to uphold the highest standards of hygiene and care can incorporate Biomaster antimicrobial technology as part of their overall hygiene strategy. By integrating these additives into high-touch surfaces, facilities can showcase their commitment to providing hygienic environments and enhancing their operational standards.
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