December 8, 2006—More than 1,000 Saniguard antimicrobial protected plumbing and hardware items from Component Hardware Group (CHG) will augment the patient and staff safeguards planned for a 10-story patient tower under construction at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
The Saniguard products, which utilize a silver ion formulation from AgION Technologies and a proprietary powder coating material to inhibit the growth of bacteria and help halt the spread of infection, will protect a broad range of surfaces that are routinely touched by multiple patients and caregivers.
St. Rita’s, a 437-bed hospital and Level 2 trauma center with 4,000 employees, physicians and volunteers, ranks very highly in benchmark comparisons with hospitals across the country, due in part to a strong Infection Prevention and Control department. For the new, state-of-the- art patient tower, Saniguard antimicrobial-treated faucets and faucet handles, door handles and push plates, restroom grab bars and door lock sets will be installed.
Saniguard antimicrobial protected plumbing and hardware products inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and fungus on surfaces and help prevent the spread of infection – nonstop and for the life of the product.
