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The rise of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) is a major concern for healthcare providers and the public alike. In the UK, it is estimated that 300,000 patients will develop a HAI each year and it will be the leading cause of death for over 5,000 patients. In particular, MRSA remains endemic in many hospitals, causes serious illness and death, is increasingly difficult to treat and has a significant impact on healthcare costs. Some blame the demise of the Ward Sister who enforced the highest standards of hygiene within the ward at all times. However, in this day and age responsibility for hygiene is developed to each and every one of us as the battle against the Superbug rages on. Silver ions are renowned for their anti-microbial (anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal) properties. They act as an extremely effective barrier to infection and cross contamination and are extremely effective against Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) including MRSA and C-Difficile. Giltech has already created a nasal cream and body/hair shampoo containing CorGlaes® technology with pure silver ions to create a unique MRSA decolonisation treatment that will be much more effective and efficient than existing products. However, the versatility of CorGlaes® is such that its anti-microbial protection can be applied throughout the healthcare environment. CorGlaes® can be formulated as an anti-microbial barrier in paints, textiles and coatings which means that every contactable surface throughout healthcare institutions including walls, work surfaces and uniforms can present a barrier to the spread of infection. |
