Acute Care
Health-care associated infections are estimated to affect 1.7 million patients annually and 99,000 associated deaths a year.¹ An annual total of 1 million patients admitted to acute care facilities develop a hospital-associated infection (HAIs) (equates to approximately 5-10% of patient admittances).² The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has shown that about 36% of these infections are preventable.² With recent Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) reimbursement changes, control of HAIs are a priority with acute care hospitals throughout the United States.³
Metrex offers high quality infection prevention products that increase compliance, improve back office efficiencies and enhance quality patient care. Our complete line of infection control products will help acute care hospitals meet today’s complex, competitive, and compliance-driven needs.
We offer a wide array of products for the acute care market:
- Surface Disinfectants
- Instrument Reprocessing
- High-Level Disinfectants
- Liquid Medical Waste Disposals
- Hand Hygiene
- Air Deodorizer
- Face Protection and Accessories
Browse through our products and contact your local Metrex sales consultant to learn more about infection prevention best practices and how to best maximize Metrex products.
References:
¹ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (US). Estimated Health Care-Associated Infections and Deaths in U.S. Hospitals, 2002. Public Health Reports [cited August 18, 2008]. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/hicpac/infections_deaths.pdf
² Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A guide for paitnets and Caregivers. 2004. [cited August 18, 2008]. Available from: www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3406200219.html
³ L. Archibald, R. Gaynes. Hospital Acquired Infections in the United States: The importance of Interhospital Comparisons. Infection Disease Clinics of North America. Volume 11, usie 2, page 245-255.
