We can reduce MRSA - just by changing your computer keyboard!
(PRWEB UK) 29 September 2016 -- You may not believe this but in a study that took place in Arizona, USA, an average desktop has 4x more infections than the average toilet seat – why is this? Well, infections are spread through the hands primarily so when touching equipment such as the equipment you see on your desk bacteria begins to manifest. To further this the Chicago North-Western Memorial Hospital went on to prove that superbugs such as MRSA and VRE can survive on computer keyboards for up to 24 hours increasing the risk of cross-contamination and the passing of deadly viruses in hospitals and clinical environments.
Consistently speaking to doctors and nurses in the UK’s NHS along with other sterile environments, we can advise them of how we can help reduce the growth and spreading of MRSA as well as other dangerous viruses in clinical areas. Management of infection prevention is very important to us and is as equally important in a sterile environment, as one piece of equipment can reduce the risk of cross contamination of bacteria significantly.
Keyboard Specialists (KBS) are the UK distributors of the Unotron clinical keyboard and mouse. Don’t stop reading here – you would be surprised to know that investing in this keyboard and mouse will help prevent the spread of bacteria and that 10% of cases of MRSA are caused by the use of standard keyboards in hospitals. This is where Unotron gets clever…
Unotron does not only look and feel like a normal keyboard but it can be wiped and washed as you please - this alone reduces the risk of bacteria staying on your keyboard. But Unotron doesn’t stop there, Unotron is different to any other medical or wipeable keyboard due to its anti-bacterial protection layer incorporated into the plastic – and it is this powerful biocide which restricts the growth and manifestation of bacteria in the keyboard. It is this anti-bacterial layer, as well as the washable / wipeable feature which can prevent an epidemic of a potentially life threatening disease.
Bespoke, easy to type on keyboard does not reduce touch typing speed, and the USB extension cable ensures this keyboard can easily be unplugged and plugged back in to assist with cleaning – no need to reach around the back of your computer, or guessing which wire it is to unplug, Unotron makes it as easy as possible to clean your equipment effectively. Completely dishwasher safe and submergible in water, you do not need to worry about bacteria harvesting inside your keyboard anymore.
Contact us today and stop the spread of MRSA.
Georgia Elwell, Keyboard Specialists Ltd, http://www.keyboardspecialists.co.uk/, +44 2034740234, [email protected]
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