Keyboards help MRSA spread in Hospitals

A study by Dr Gary Noskin of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, shows that keyboards and other computer equipment used in hospitals can aid the spread of “superbug” such as MRSA.

Merely touching a keyboard is enough to pick up bacteria such as MRSA, which could easily be passed onto vulnerable patients. Plus due to the design of normal keyboards found in hospitals, typical keyboard cleaning procedures are not practical to remove the bacteria.
In response to rising concerns about hospital acquired infections, Data Clean in conjunction with iKey have developed a series of cleanable medical keyboards and mice solutions.

These medical keyboards and medical mice are designed to reduce cross contamination in hospital environments. The new liquid-proof keyboards feature low-profile silicon rubber keys that can withstand bleach cleaning, and are easily sprayed or wiped down for complete disinfection.
For low-light environments, the keyboards are conveniently backlit. They are ideal for Operating rooms(OR’s), patient rooms, carts, Intensive Care Units (ICU’s) and retractable workstations.

Medical standard keyboards are now available for purchase from our on-line store

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