MEDIGENIC KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

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“Infection Control Begins at the Entry Level”

Computer keyboards are everywhere in Healthcare facilities.  Multiple users of single computer workstations and the need to reduce hospital acquired infections (HAI’s) are driving the need for an infection-control keyboard: a new generation designed specifically for medical environments. 

Typical healthcare keyboards have many users, so cross-contamination from and to patients by users can result in fatal consequences—particularly if transient bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) exist. Strong arguments for improved infection-control methodology are evident where computer keyboards collect bacteria and require attention to maintain cleanliness.

Esterline, Advanced Input Systems has developed several infection-control keyboards that feature a flat design that can be quickly cleaned in place with hospital-grade disinfectants. Users can touch-type with excellent tactile key response to swiftly document care. The new Medigenic® Essential model is a cost-effective alternative to conventional keyboards and covers. The Compliance model—now available in 101/102-key and 104/105-key layouts—adds an alert system that reminds users to clean the keyboard at regular intervals and provides backlit keys for use in low-light areas. Upwards of 10 different keyboard variants are available to meet multiple language requirements.

• Sanitize in Seconds: flat keyboard design quickly wipes clean with hospital-grade disinfectants.
• High-Speed Data Entry: full-size keyboard enables healthcare professionals to touch-type with conventional keyboard-like performance.
• Disinfection without Disconnection: single disable key allows connectivity while keyboard is cleaned.
• Medigenic Alert System*: indicator will flash at defined intervals to help monitor and promote good infection-control practices. Cleaning the keyboard turns off indicator.
• Backlit Keys*: keyboard is usable in low-light environments to accommodate data-input accuracy and reduce patient disturbance.
  

*Features available on the Compliance model.

• Product Brochure
• Data Sheet

Note:  Limited numbers of demonstration stock precludes us from offering the 30 day trial mentioned in the product brochure and data sheet.

Test Results:

"Testing of the Esterline, Advanced Input Systems Medigenic Keyboard in the medical surgical ICU at University College London Hospitals showed significant log reduction in bacterial contamination in the range of 0.5 log - 1.4 log (71%-96%) at cleaning alert settings ranging from 1.5 to 12 hours.  The cleaning alert afforded a significant advantage in the Medigenic design in prompting a high level of cleaning compliance and a reduction in bacterial contamination during use in the ICU."

- Dr. Perter Wilson, Microbiologist, University College London Hospitals

For more information please contact us at info@biodecon.co.nz