Healthcare Hygiene
Hygiene Diagnostics provides the healthcare sector with fast and reliable methods for monitoring and verifying hygiene in practice—from ATP and microbiological testing to solutions for hand hygiene and sterilization control. The results are used directly for follow-up, non-conformance management, and improvement.
Hidden contamination
Cleaning inspections are generally based on visual methods, using “visibly clean” as the criterion. This shows what the surface looks like—but not whether the cleaning has actually been effective. Invisible contamination may still be present.
Cleaning is a crucial part of efforts to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and cleaning staff are increasingly responsible for surfaces in close proximity to patients. To ensure that cleaning meets the required standards, objective measurements are needed to verify results and enable follow-up.
Critical contact surfaces – focus of measurement
By focusing on critical contact surfaces, cleaning resources can be directed where they are most effective. These surfaces are the primary transmission routes in healthcare settings and should be prioritized in infection control efforts.
ATP is used to quickly verify the cleanliness of selected high-risk surfaces and to track results over time. The method provides an immediate quantitative result and enables a systematic approach to monitoring and improvement.
Microbiological tests are used as a complementary tool in contact tracing and the investigation of specific microorganisms.
Hand hygiene – a crucial factor
Critical surfaces are connected through the hands. It is through the hands that microorganisms spread between surfaces, equipment, and patients. Cleaning alone is not enough if hand hygiene is lacking.
To ensure compliance, methods are needed that make hygiene visible in practice. Visualization-based solutions are used to train and verify proper hand sanitizing and handwashing, and provide immediate feedback in both training and daily operations.
Sterilization Techniques
Hygiene Diagnostics offers methods for monitoring cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization in the central sterilization department. The product line includes ATP-meter, protein tests, chemical and biological indicators, as well as auto-readers and digital solutions for traceability.
Popular solutions for healthcare and social services
Clean-Trace® Surface ATP Swab
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ATP adenosine triphosphate) is present in all biological material. In cleaning inspections, ATP is used to indicate the presence of organic material on surfaces. The results are expressed quantitatively and provide a direct measure of the level of cleanliness.
ATP provides fast and objective results without the need for culturing. The method is used to verify cleaning on-site and enables immediate action. It is also used to track trends over time and ensure that hygiene procedures are effective.
ATP is used for daily monitoring and preventive measures where rapid results are needed. Microbiological tests are used when specific microorganisms need to be identified, such as during contact tracing and investigations. These methods serve different purposes and are used to complement one another.
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