Consider Compatibility: Safeguarding Financial Health & Standards of Care
PDI Healthcare’s Senior Scientist, Chris Snively, PhD, wrote an article on compatibility for the Becker’s Hospital Review.
Consider Compatibility: Safeguarding Financial Health & Standards of Care
Becker’s Hospital Review (beckershospitalreview.com)
Authors: Chris Snively, Ph.D, Sr. Scientist, Compatibility, PDI & Edward Kung, Ph.D, Sr. Manager, Healthcare Technology & Innovation, SABIC
Excerpt:
When it comes to preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), the importance of thoroughly and effectively disinfecting surfaces might seem self-evident. But the process is more nuanced than it may appear, with far reaching implications for infection prevention.
What is compatibility?
Surface material compatibility – the ability of material to be exposed to a disinfectant’s chemistry without exhibiting reduced functionality as a result – exists when a material’s chemical resistance aligns with a disinfectant’s particular chemical profile. When the two are in sync, a healthcare facility’s devices can be properly cleaned and maintained, ensuring patient safety and streamlined operations. When overlooked or administered improperly, a lack of compatibility can lead to more rapid wear and tear of equipment material, a situation with serious implications for infection prevention and healthcare facilities overall.