GP uses ground-breaking technology to safeguard patients
Posted: Tuesday, April 18th, 2006
In this study, the first of its kind, the surgery was treated with an innovative new formula called TECare™ – a special sanitising solution which is as safe as water, but kills and deactivates all bugs and bacteria, including MRSA, e-coli and c-diff, for up to two weeks.
Readings from ATP metres showed a decrease in microbial / organic contamination after using TECare in one part of the surgery was down from a reading of 22,104 to just 22.
The study follows worrying government statistics showing MRSA rates have increased by a quarter, and a separate study showing nearly a half of women know someone who has been hit by the super bug.
Unlike other cleaning fluids, TECare causes no damage to surfaces and important medical equipment, while keeping patients and staff free from contamination. It is highly cost effective for the NHS and is being launched nationally this month.
Dr Taylor’s surgical training taught him the need to protect all patients, right from their first point of contact with a doctor – but he found the solution during his work in mountain rescue.
He said:
In the air, everything must not only be sterile and clean, but long lasting. TECare is already used in the aircraft industry to prevent the spread of bacteria in-flight.
Now we are using it in the surgery, our patients can be confident that we hold these proven levels of cleanliness, and I would urge other surgeries to consider similar measures.”
Neil Manser, Managing Director of TECare, set up his company after his father, Robert, contracted MRSA while in hospital for a non-surgical procedure. Robert Manser has now lost part of both feet, and MRSA still remains with him.
Neil said:
At least 5000 people a year are killed by hospital acquired infections, with the actual number thought to be many times higher. Since my father’s appalling experience with MRSA my single aim is to ensure this terrible bug is eradicated as much as possible.
I am delighted the trial proves conclusively that this technology can be used to help doctors, nurses and cleaning staff achieve high standards which will safeguard patients.