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Founders of CleanPatch, CleanPatch-V, and CleanPatch-P
Despite infection prevention programs having been in place since the 1950s, healthcare-associated infections continue to be a dangerous and costly issue globally. To reduce the rate of infection, tremendous attention is paid to cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in patient rooms and the decontamination of medical equipment. Soft surfaces such as hospital mattresses and treatment tables are among the highest touch points in the patient environment, and they are particularly concerning because of their proximity to patients.
Since 2010, Surface Medical has been dedicated to the development of innovative, cost-effective solutions to help healthcare facilitates keep their treatment surfaces safe for use with CleanPatch. The three guiding principles governing product development are:
• Improve patient and worker safety by creating a cleanable, intact surface
• Provide material amounts of cost savings for healthcare facilities
• Reduce waste and be a leader in sustainable healthcare