ICP Medical, a division of Team Technologies, recently announced the introduction of Stethoscover, a touch-free stethoscope barrier dispenser designed to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). As part of ICP Medical’s portfolio of infection control solutions, Stethoscovers provide an efficient, effective, and touch-free method for clinicians to maintain stethoscope hygiene between patient encounters.
The Stethoscover’s solution addresses the critical challenge in healthcare of stethoscope contamination. Studies show that stethoscopes, despite being used in billions of auscultations annually, have an average contamination rate of 85% and are often overlooked in infection control protocols, with 75% of clinicians not disinfecting them between patients. This contributes to the spread of HAIs, posing a potential threat to patient safety.
Current cleaning methods for stethoscopes are often inadequate, and disposable stethoscopes, while recommended for contact precautions, have limitations in accuracy and generate substantial waste. Stethoscovers provide a superior and sustainable solution, prioritizing stethoscope hygiene as critically as hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
“Stethoscovers represent an additional offering in our wide range of infection control products,” commented Brian Harris, Executive Vice President, ICP Medical. “We understand the risks posed by the spread of infections from stethoscopes, and are excited by the solution provided by the Stethoscovers.”
Key features and benefits of Stethoscovers include:
- Efficient and Touch-Free Application: Clinicians can quickly apply a fresh, disposable barrier to their stethoscope without direct contact, saving valuable time and reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
- Effective Barrier Protection: Stethoscovers act as a physical barrier between the stethoscope diaphragm and the patient, preventing the transmission of nosocomial infections and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs).
- Zero Acoustic Interference: Unlike disposable stethoscopes, Stethoscovers ensure no compromise on diagnostic accuracy or acoustic quality.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Stethoscovers offer a significantly more economical alternative to costly disposable stethoscopes, which can also have diagnostic inaccuracies.
- Complements Existing Hygiene Practices: When integrated with hand washing and sanitization, Stethoscovers can dramatically enhance overall infection control efforts.
For more information, visit www.icpmedical.com.
About ICP Medical
ICP Medical, a division of Team Technologies, is a leading manufacturer of healthcare solutions centered primarily around infection control and prevention. The company serves hospitals and medical facilities throughout the United States and the world. ICP Medical’s infection products aim at reducing the number of hospital-associated infections through increased compliance and ease of cleaning. For more information, visit icpmedical.com.
About TEAM Technologies
Headquartered in Morristown, TN with 13 facilities throughout the United States and international facilities in Mexico and Singapore, TEAM Technologies fulfills their mission to Help Those Who Help Others by developing and producing healthcare products that enhance the lives and safety of patients. TEAM boasts an extensive lineup of manufacturing and design processes tailored to provide specialty solutions in medical, oral care, infection prevention, and other healthcare use cases. With an entrepreneurial mindset and a management team with deep industry experience, TEAM Technologies leverages seamless, turnkey processes and innovation to positively impact the success of TEAM’s customers. For more information, visit teamtech.com.
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