An effective and durable solution to the problem of disinfecting surfaces in the healthcare sector
NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS are frequent and serious diseases that can occur in all areas of health care, for example in hospitals, nursing homes or even in outpatient practices.
In addition to having a major impact on human health, they involve very high economic costs and therefore represent a real challenge for the management of these facilities.
Unfortunately, it is still the case today that certain pathogenic microorganisms are the main culprits for these infections of patients and healthcare workers. These resistant pathogens are often found on surfaces when they are insufficiently or poorly disinfected.
VIRUSES, BACTERIA and FUNGI can remain active on surfaces - from walls and floors to work surfaces and furniture - for long periods of time: It has been proven that these surfaces can be a breeding ground for microorganisms and thus contribute to the transmission of pathogens and increase the risk of contamination through direct contact.
Numerous studies show that pathogenic microorganisms can survive most disinfection processes under certain conditions. In general, there are the following factors that can influence the ability of bacteria to survive on surfaces:
- Biological characteristics of the micro-organism: some microbial species are naturally more resistant than others.
- Temperature and humidity: low temperatures and air humidity above 70% favour the persistence of numerous micro-organisms on surfaces.
- Presence of organic material: The presence of blood, secretions and/or other body fluids is associated with increased persistence of bacteria on surfaces.
- Bacterial load: a direct relationship has been demonstrated between the number of bacteria present on surfaces and their survival. In fact, the more bacteria present, the longer they survive.
In addition, recent studies have shown that the viral particles of some viruses, such as CORONAVIRUS, are still able to cause an infection several days after they have settled on the SURFACE.
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To reduce this risk, it is therefore particularly important to carry out appropriate disinfection operations aimed at reducing the microbial load on any surface that may come into contact with people.
Natural Protective Shield™ provides virtually instant pathogen reduction that lasts and protects 24/7 for at least 36 months.
The natural molecule underlying NPS™ products is SAFE FOR HUMANS AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY and, precisely because of its unique mechanical mechanism of action, is also effective against resistant germs: thanks to its property of acting as a "PROTECTIVE SHIELD", the innovative NPS™ technology greatly limits the risk of transmission of multi-resistant microorganisms..
Natural Protective Shield coatings are activated after application on the surface by forming a dense crystal network that does not allow microorganisms to adhere. Thanks to its crystalline form, the cell membranes of microorganisms already present are punctured and killed.
In healthcare facilities, the use of NPS (Natural Protective Shield™) treatment is recommended for all surfaces.
Vestatis recommends proceeding by carrying out a risk analysis of the most at-risk areas from which to start treatment to create a safe "corridor" bioprotected from microbial proliferation, guaranteed for 36 months.
According to the data collected, the areas most at risk are those that are heavily frequented and where large numbers of patients, visitors and staff congregate (entrance halls, corridors, lifts, waiting rooms, break rooms).
Vestatis has developed a range of products that meet all requirements and offer specific solutions depending on the environment and type of surface.
