REDUCE RISK IN THE PATIENT ENVIRONMENT !

Antimicrobial Performance of Medical Textiles

• Philippines Demography

• Healthcare Industry and regulation

• Medical tourism Promotion

• Hospitals Accreditation

Competitive Healthcare Industry

•Quality of Professional & Equipment's

•Infrastructure

•Pricing of services

•Accreditation

•Retain Patients

•Attract Patients

•Value creation Va

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Viable, Attractive, Ability to compete ……..

Nosocomial infection today is a serious problem affecting health care facilities.

•Nosocomial infections are affecting hospitals and other chronic care facilities such as nursing homes.

•Infection rate is approximately 5% and costs approximately US$5 billion per year in the United States.

•Main cause of nosocomial infections is microbial flora found within the hospital environment (e.g. gowns, masks, dressings, linen, etc)

•Caused by :- FUNGI, BACTERIA, ALGAE

Affect on Hospitals

•Performance Problems (Product Damage)

•Aesthetic/Emotive (Unpleasant odors, Stains, Skin Irritation)

•Allergic Responses (Health Effects)

•Disease (Morbidity and Mortality)

•Legal Liability

•Negative effects on hospital asepsis.

•Patient Dissatisfaction

•Increase in time and healthcare cost

•Acquire and retain key talent.

Preventive Measures

•Hand Washing •Sanitation•Disinfection•Sterilization •ANTIMICROBIALS

Potential Problem Areas Detected •Surgical Drapes / Bedding•Mayo stand cover / Stretcher canvas•Industrial Mats / Medical Equipment / dressings•Uniforms / Wipes (Housekeeping)•Local purchase to maintain quality and supply.•Contamination of linen during storage, and on transit.

Solution for St. Luke's Medical Center

•Introduction of Knitted Hospital Knitted Linen instead of woven fabric.

•Treatment of Linen with Micro ban Brand of Anti Microbial Solution

•Market positioning and differentiation via extensive advertisement campaign.

•Manufacturing and Sourcing Locally• Yarn : Local Spinning Mill • Fabric Local Knitting Factory • Antimicrobial treatment by local Dyeing House• Sewing and stitching local factory

Benefit to St. Luke’s Medical Center

•Prevent Nosocomial infection in hospital environment.

•Innovative product introduction (Added Service)

•Build confidence and morale of patients and employees

•Differentiation and market positioning as premium service provider.

•Benefit from the Brand recognition of Micro ban in International Market

•Improve on the hospital occupancy & demand price premium

Advantages of using Knitted fabric in Philipppines

• Prevents skin shear or compression sores. • eliminates running or zippering, if a hole is accidentally made. • 2 way stretch prevents slipping when bed is raised and lowered. • The elasticity ensures secure fit that avoid slip .• Avoids pressure on the heels. • Wrinkle resistant and avoids the extra cost of ironing .• Locally Produces to cater to the issue of supply and quality

•Encourage the local manufacturing industry of the Philippines i.e. Textile.

•Improve the standard of healthcare with comparison to Europe, USA Japan etc. and promote healthcare tourism.

•Improve Revenue for the government.

•Provide direct and indirect job opportunity.

Advantage Anti Microbial Properties on Fabric

•Highly Effective for Target Microbes

•Durable : Long-Lasting, Odorless &Colorless, Permanent Chemical Bonding.

•Legally compliant (EPA and FDA registered)

•Biodegradable : Minimum Environmental Footprint

• Extremely Low Toxicity• No heavy metals or toxic chemicals are used• Composed of Silicon and Nitrogen, eventually Silicon breaks down into sand

and Nitrogen nourishes soil as fertilizer ( Nitrogen)

• Patient Concern about Hospital: almost 80% patient expressed concern about presence of bacteria when staying in hospital.

• Healthcare professional concern about hospital: Over 97% healthcare professional acknowledge concerns about the presence of bacteria in their healthcare facility.

Best Care Always …..

Thank you !