TV Design Can Help Control Infection in Patient Rooms
Posted on Wed, Nov 30, 2011
HCI has introduced a completely redesigned patient television to enhance looks, convenience, and is now able to be cleaned much easier, which will help prevent the spread of bacteria and prevention of diseases such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
What is MRSA?
According to webMD.com, MRSA is a bacterium that causes 
infections in various parts of the body. It's tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics. Though most MRSA infections aren't serious, some can be life-threatening. Many public health experts are alarmed by the spread of tough strains of MRSA. Because it's hard to treat, MRSA is sometimes called a "super bug." MRSA is spread by contact so you can get it by simply touching an object that has it or touching a person who has it one the skin. For more information on this bacterial disease, visit www.webMD.com.
How can HCI help prevent it from spreading?
HCI's Infection Control Series television models come with a completely flat front panel with buttons built in that are activated by touch. This means that nurses can wipe the entire front of the television off and get rid of any MRSA causing bacteria. On a traditional LCD panel, bacteria can easily crawl into the speaker holes or any crevices where they are hard to reach and can stay for long periods of time. HCI's flat panel design allows for maximum cleanliness and thereby reduces the risk of transmitting this bacteria from one patient to the next.
Hospital cleanliness can never be underestimated. Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) are rampant in today's healthcare system, costing billions of dollars every year. HCI designed this new TV with ease of cleanliness in mind but didn't fall short of something that catches the eye.
Learn more about HCI's Infection Control Series TVs.