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Contain & Dispose rather than Launder & Re-Use
Now that we know live virus has been found in the stool of confirmed COVID-19 patients3, we need to be aware of the possiblity of spread through fecal transmission.
How can we help limit the risk?
Rather than transport contaminated laundry (reusable underpads & washcloths), switch to a single-use, disposable product to help protect your facility.
Disposable Wet Wipes
Advantages to consider when using a disposable wet wipe:
- Help limit the handling of contaminated products
- Reduce laundry costs
- Save time by eliminating the need to prep a basin
- Save time with easy disposal of wipe
- Basins can be a source of bacteria(2); wet wipes are single use
- Residents with skin breakdown are at risk of HAIs from bath water; eliminate concern with wet wipes
Disposable Premium Underpads
Advantages to consider when using a disposable premium underpad:
- Help limit the handling of contaminated products
- Reduce laundry costs
- Save time with easy disposal; no laundry required
- Super absorbent polymer neutralizes unpleasant odors and quickly wicks fluid away from skin
- Eliminates need for drawsheet, helping to reduce layers underneath the resident
- Indicated for use on Low Air Loss mattresses
- Hospital laundered linens have been shown to retain microorganisms even after being laundered(1)
Sources:
- Microbial contamination of hospital reusable cleaning towels. American Journal of Infection Control. Laura Sifuentes. May 2013
- https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/environmental-hygiene/bath-basins-source-hospital-associated-infections
- http://weekly.chinacdc.cn/en/article/id/ffa97a96-db2a-4715-9dfb-ef662660e89d)