Infection Control Begins at the Entry Level

Computer keyboards are everywhere in healthcare facilities. Today, smarter prevention and control of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are driving the need for an infection-control keyboard: a new generation designed specifically for medical environments.

Typical healthcare keyboards have many users, so cross-contamination from and to patients by users can result in fatal consequences—particularly if transient bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) exist. Strong arguments for improved infection-control methodology are evident where computer keyboards collect bacteria and require attention to maintain cleanliness.

Esterline, Advanced Input Systems has developed several infection-control keyboards that feature a flat design that can be quickly cleaned in place with hospital-grade disinfectants. Users can touch-type with excellent tactile key response to swiftly document care. The new Medigenic® Essential model is a cost-effective alternative to conventional keyboards and covers. The Compliance model—now available in 101/102-key and 104/105-key layouts—adds an alert system that reminds users to clean the keyboard at regular intervals and provides backlit keys for use in low-light areas. Upwards of 10 different keyboard variants are available to meet multiple language requirements.

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