MUNDELEIN, Ill., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline Industries, Inc. recently launched an innovative disposable clean up system for the operating room to help facilities turn over their O.R. suites more quickly. Turnover time is crucial for hospitals since operating rooms generate about 42 percent of a typical facility’s revenue, and adding just one additional procedure per day per O.R. suite can produce anywhere from $4 million to $7 million in additional annual revenue for the average-size hospital.
Prevents Cross Contamination
Called QuickSuite(TM), the kit contains everything a facility needs to clean up their O.R. suites quickly and efficiently. Since all the products in the kit are disposable, QuickSuite also helps prevent cross contamination. Additionally, many of the products in the kit are impervious such as the table sheet, armboard and headboard covers to help prevent blood and body fluids from coming into contact with the O.R. table.
“QuickSuite will help a facility turnover its O.R. suites more quickly, which will enable it to add more procedures and increase its revenues,” said Marc Lessem, Vice President of Marketing for Dynacor, Medline’s manufacturing division. “Equally important, since all of the products in the kit are disposable, none of the products used in the kit will be re-introduced into the O.R, helping to reduce the likelihood of infection.”
“Lint-Free” Poly Mop Head
Another key benefit of QuickSuite is that it is available with a “lint-free” poly mop head. This is important for infection control efforts as traditional mops leave lint behind on the floor which may harbor dangerous bacteria. As it dries, the lint can become airborne and potentially contaminate sterile fields which could lead to infection.
Since QuickSuite is a self-contained kit, it will also help streamline a facility’s cleaning procedure as healthcare workers do not have to pull a multitude of separate products from the storeroom shelves prior to clean up. QuickSuite is available in a standard kit or it can be customized to a facility’s specific requirements.
Components in the QuickSuite include: -- Lift Sheet -- Impervious Table Sheet -- Impervious Headboard Cover -- Clear, Drawtape, 40"x40" Bags -- Red Biohazard, Drawtape, 40"x 40" Bag -- Blue Drawtape, 40"x40" Bags -- Red Biohazard, 24"x24" Kick-bucket Bags -- Clear, 33"x40" kick-bucket Bags -- #12 Mop Head (poly or rayon) -- Dry Wipes About Medline
Medline is ISO 13485 registered and FDA QSR compliant, the most stringent international standards for producing quality products. As a leading supplier of quality products, Medline is asked to serve on major industry quality committees to develop guidelines and standards for medical product use. Some of these organizations include the FDA Midwest Steering Committee, AAMI Sterilization and Packaging Committee and the various ASTM committees.
Headquartered in Mundelein, Ill., Medline is the largest privately held national manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies in the United States. The company has more than 700 dedicated sales representatives nationwide to support its broad product line and cost management services. Medline distributes over 100,000 products to hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, hospital laundries, home care dealers and agencies and other alternate site markets from its 29 distribution centers in the U.S. With seven manufacturing facilities in North America, Medline manufactures many of the products it sells. More information about Medline can be found at http://www.medline.com/ .
Medline Industries, Inc.
CONTACT: John Marks of Medline Industries, Inc., +1-847-949-3011,jmarks@medline.com
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