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PDI International – a trusted UK manufacturer of innovative and sustainable infection control solutions – will be showcasing its award-winning Layered Approach to Infection Prevention empowering hospitals to tackle Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) at this year’s Infection Prevention & Control Conference.

Infection control remains a major challenge to healthcare professionals in the UK and worldwide. PDI International recognises the critical need for a multifaceted defence strategy to ensure the highest standards of infection control and mitigate the risks associated with HAIs.

PDI International’s award-winning Layered Approach to Infection Prevention represents a solution tailored to help healthcare facilities feel more confident about their product choices, and how they should be used to mitigate the risk of cross-contamination. This innovative approach encompasses Assessment, Product Selection, Training, and Support, all aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes for patients, healthcare workers and the facility at large.

By showcasing their layered approach at the conference, PDI International aims to educate attendees on the importance of addressing each element with the aim of helping to minimise the risk of infection within healthcare settings.

Commercial Director for Healthcare, Mike Sullivan said: “Infection prevention is a key priority for the NHS, but it’s also incredibly complex. No single approach can entirely eradicate the risk of HAIs. At PDI International, we’re committed to addressing this challenge through our innovative layered approach.

We are excited to attend this year’s Infection Prevention & Control Conference to showcase how we can help healthcare facilities in understanding how we deliver our award-winning layered approach.”

In the UK, Healthcare-associated infections every year cost the NHS in excess of £2 billion annually.[1]

With around 300,000 people a year in England acquiring a healthcare-associated infection in the NHS,[2] there is increasing focus on healthcare facilities to increase infection control and prevention strategies. Studies suggest that over half of hospital-acquired infections are preventable through evidence-based infection prevention and control strategies.[3]

PDI International is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare and across communities. The company’s comprehensive range of market-leading products includes clinically proven disinfection wipes, PT1 biocide skin disinfection solutions, patient cleansing wipes, automated room disinfection device, and air decontamination systems.

Hosted by Knowlex (Knowledge Exchange), Infection Prevention & Control Conference takes place on the 23rd-24th April 2024 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.

To learn more about how PDI’s award-winning layered approach can benefit healthcare facilities, visit the team at Stands B33 and B34.

Participate in our daily competition by showcasing your best selfies with our Pose with Purple Top frame and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes each day!

For more information, visit: https://pdi-intl.com/

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[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31974088/#:~:text=In%202016%2F2017%2C%20HCAIs%20were,for%20a%20period%20of%20time.

[2] https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/healthcare-associated-infections/

[3] https://www.psqh.com/analysis/study-more-than-half-of-hospital-infections-could-be-prevented-with-proper-protocols-

Bournemouth, UK: Last month our UK healthcare sales team, exhibited at the Infection Prevention Society’s 14^th annual conference in Bournemouth (IP2022Conf). Keynote speakers included Dr Jon Otter, Dr Didier Pillet and Professor Jennie Wilson who delivered a range of informative talks on matters including “The importance of choosing our words carefully when communicating HCAI and AMR”, “From clean hands to Clean Hospitals: a worldwide vision” and “Practical Sustainability in the NHS Chain”.

The conference was the ideal event to officially launch our partnership with Irish-based company WellAir, developers of Novaerus’ air decontamination units to over 500 healthcare professionals. The Novaerus’ air units are ‘plug and play’ systems that are powered by its patented NanoStrike™ technology – a method of air disinfection that bursts pathogen cells, clinically proven to inactivate microorganisms and reduce dust, mould spores, and pollen that trigger asthma and allergies. The units quickly became a brilliant talking point for our team, especially when paired with our automated room disinfection system HyperDRYMist®, a patented solution which delivers high-level disinfection in as little as 45 minutes without the need to seal a room.

Want to watch our IPC2022 highlights? Click here!

Two-in-one cleaning and disinfectant wipe Super Sani-Cloth®, otherwise known as “purple top” generated plenty of chatter thanks to its 1-minute total contact time, excellent efficacy, and compatibility with more than 600 medical devices and of course its “Made in UK” stamp to support NHS carbon net zero goals.

Other product highlights included showcasing our diverse range of Prevantics® skin disinfection solutions, including our recently launched 2% CHG Applicators and Swabsticks.

In addition, our 100% plastic free antibacterial Hygea hand wipes were a huge hit. Made in the UK, our hand wipes are 100% biodegradable, and clinically proven to kill 99.999% of bacteria and viruses.

“IPC2022 was the ideal opportunity to speak with our frontline healthcare workers, understand their current challenges and provide suitable and clinically proven solutions to address those issues and make their lives easier and more importantly, safer”, said Nina Smith, Marketing Manager at PDI International.

Healthcare professionals were handed out our reusable PDI International tote bags filled with our signature #purpletop pens, and informative literature including several Bitesize Learning infographic posters aimed to provide IPC education in an engaging and fun way.

Write to us at contact@PDI-EMEA.com to arrange samples to be sent to you.

About PDI International

PDI International is dedicated to leading the fight against preventable infections in healthcare, food service and our communities. Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to help prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. PDI International has three divisions, PDI Healthcare, Sani Professional, and PDI Contract Manufacturing.