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| Better Compliance Is In Your Hands We all know that proper hand hygiene helps prevent cross contamination and the spread of illness-causing germs – but that doesn't mean that we always take the time to do what we should. How can you drive up hand hygiene compliance in your facility? A recent study suggests that one way is to install touch-free hand sanitizer dispensers. Researchers installed both manual and touch-free dispensers in a healthcare facility for two months and monitored how frequently each type of dispenser was used. They found that the touch-free dispensers were used 20.8 percent more often than the manual dispensers, significantly increasing hand hygiene compliance.1 Touch-free dispensers also have other benefits, including reduced contact contamination and less wasted product. If you have serious concerns over hand hygiene compliance, a new, high-tech system from GOJO might be a good fit for your facility. Dubbed SMARTLINK, the wireless system tracks handwashing and sanitizing events as well as how many people enter and exit a room. The system is designed for facilities that have 100 beds or more and can work with existing RTLS systems. GOJO's clinical team guides customized implementation of the SMARTLINK system, including an on-site audit, setup, baseline measurements and detailed improvement plans. To learn more about how ProMed can help you improve hand hygiene compliance at your facility, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com. Reference 1 Larson EL, Albrecht S, O’Keefe M. Hand hygiene behavior in a pediatric emergency department and a pediatric intensive care unit: comparison of use of 2 dispenser systems. Am J Crit Care. 2005 Jul; 14:304-11; quiz 312. | |||
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Join Us for This Thursday's Perfect Survey Webinar There's still time to join us for Thursday's online tour of Compliance Solutions: For the Perfect Survey Every Day, our exclusive Web-based survey preparation tool. We're confident that once you learn more about The Perfect Survey, you'll see that it will be a valuable component of your preparation strategy. It's ideal for prepping for both the QIS and traditional survey! During the webinar, we'll introduce you to the site's contents, including the actual forms that surveyors use, guidance broken down by F tag and care area and exclusive tips from industry |
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veterans. We'll also show you the fresh content that was recently added to the site. This month, we'll be focusing on cleanliness and grooming. Click on the link above to register for our June 20 webinar, which will be held from 8-9 a.m. CST. | |||
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Independence Day Closure Notice Professional Medical will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, 2013 in honor of Independence Day. Orders placed by noon on Friday, June 28 will be delivered by Wednesday, July 3. Orders placed after noon on June 28 will be delivered the week of July 8. Please call our Customer Care Team at 800.648.5190 with any questions or concerns. We wish you and your team a safe and happy Independence Day! |
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The high-capacity 1200 mL Purell® LTX-12™ Dispenser is ideal for high-traffic areas. GOJO Smart Electronics Technology minimizes energy use per actuation, eliminating the need to change batteries over the life of the system in most installations. Additional features:
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