Healthcare Solutions

Within the Medical sector the recent high profile publicity concerning the spread of MRSA, Clostridium Difficile and other Hospital Acquired Infections has heightened the need for good infection control procedures in all areas. MRSA is estimated to cost the NHS around £1 billion per year. Studies conducted at UCLH suggest keyboards could account for a significant number of MRSA infections each year. A study of the keyboards within the Intensive Care Unit showed the keyboards became colonised with hospital flora within 12 hours of cleaning. This makes it imperative that the keyboard is cleaned at least every 12 hours.

It was found that doctors and nurses were going from patient to keyboard without washing their hands. A typical nurses passes from patient to keyboard around 5 times per hour. MRSA was found in 21% of samples from the keyboards. Cleaning the keyboard every 12 hours reduces total bacteria levels by 71%.

However, people are often reluctant to spray or wipe computer equipment for fear of causing permanent damage. Covering the equipment with an Inpace Keyboard Glove ® that can withstand aggressive cleaning regimes without damaging valuable equipment can create a more sterile environment. The benefits include:

• Soft, flexible and precision manufactured to ensure a glove-like fit.
• Remains in place and does not interfere with the use of the keyboard.
• Simple installation - wraps under the keyboard for extra protection and prevents seepage into the joints between upper and lower casing.
• Made from high quality polyurethane film for durability and non-glare clarity.
• Will not yellow or crack and contains no latex.
• Antistatic and can either be cleaned in situ or removed and cleaned making it very hygienic.
• Over 2000 Keyboard Gloves styles available from stock - thus no need for expensive keyboards or even to change your keyboard.

Products

Keyboard Gloves ®
Custom Gloves
Flexible Waterproof Keyboards
Waterproof Mice