2007 Sponsors of IIPW
Platinum Sponsor
Around the world, medical professionals turn to
Kimberly-Clark for a wide portfolio of solutions that improve the
health, hygiene and well-being of their patients and staff. As
part of their healing mission, caregivers rely on Kimberly-Clark to
deliver clinical solutions and educational resources that are used to
prevent, diagnose and manage a wide variety of health care-associated
infections.
Kimberly-Clark is dedicated to providing the highest
quality solutions that empower caregivers in the ongoing battle against
healthcare-associated infections. Helping hospitals protect their
patients from ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and surgical site
infections (SSI) has become a main focal point for Kimberly-Clark.
Along with providing caregivers with personal protective apparel such as
drapes, gowns, and facemasks, Kimberly-Clark has become one of the top
leaders in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
With more than $1 billion in annual revenue in its
health care business, Kimberly-Clark holds the No. 1 and No. 2 market
share positions in several categories, including infection control
solutions, surgical solutions, pain management and digestive
health. Throughout the care continuum, patients and staff alike
trust Kimberly-Clark* medical supplies and devices.
Gold Sponsors
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Arizant Healthcare, the company that pioneered the
concept of forced-air patient warming with the introduction of Bair
Hugger® therapy, is a proud sponsor of International Infection
Prevention Week 2007.
More than 100 million patients have experienced the
benefits of our products. With groundbreaking temperature
management solutions like the Bair Hugger Underbody Series, the Bair
Paws® system and the Ranger® blood/fluid warming system,
Arizant warmed approximately 14 million patients last year alone.
Arizant pledges to continue its history of innovation, providing access
to a comprehensive product portfolio in support of your infection
prevention goals.
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Bard Medical Division is proud to be a Gold sponsor of
the 2007 International Infection Prevention Week. For 100 years,
Bard has committed its resources to technological innovations for
products and services that meet the requirements of healthcare providers
and patients. We work side by side with Infection Control
Practitioners in an effort to reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections
and improve patient outcomes.
In an effort to advance the delivery of healthcare, Bard
will continue to develop solutions in the area of infection prevention
that provide superior clinical benefits while helping to reduce overall
hospital costs.
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A global leader in regional anesthesia, infusion therapy
and pharmacy, and a pioneer in passive safety devices and DEHP/PVC-free
products, B. Braun Medical Inc. is committed to translating customer
needs into products with unmatched quality, cost-effectiveness,
environmental responsibility, and safety. Founded in 1839, B.
Braun currently employs over 34,000 professionals worldwide and provides
innovative products and support services to both the hospital and
outpatient markets.
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"The BD GeneOhmTM line of products has been developed to
help in transforming patient careTM by delivering cost-effective, rapid
molecular solutions for the prevention and identification of
healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). BD is committed to
applying its people, know-how, resources and enabling technologies
toward the prevention of HAIs worldwide."
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Cardinal Health is the premier global healthcare leader
in assisting our customers to identify and reduce hospital-acquired
infections. Our market leading products and innovations, including
Convertors(r) drapes, gowns and masks, Esteem(r) surgical gloves, the
Cardinal Health surgical clipper system and Medi-Vac(r) fluid
management, help support our customers' efforts to reinforce compliance
to infection prevention protocols. Our MedMined(r) infection
prevention and management services help reduce the human and economic
toll of infections by using the most current, hospital-wide data to
target process breakdowns. To learn more, please visit http://www.cardinalhealth.com/infectionprevention.
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Enturia the makers of ChloraPrep® applauds all
Infection Control Practitioners for their ‘round the clock
education, training, advocacy and evidence-based implementations to help
prevent nosocomial infections. Preventative measures can reduce
the risk of infection and ChloraPrep®, as part of an integrated
prevention platform, is supported in more than 30 published studies to
date. CHG has demonstrated a 50% reduction in the incidence of
catheter-related bloodstream infections when compared to povidone
iodine. Further, in a randomized trial of 3 selected surgical
preparatory solutions, ChloraPrep® was the most effective solution
for eliminating potential wound contaminants from the forefoot prior to
surgery. We congratulate you, and stand side by side with you on
this epoch front, to help save lives.
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For 30 years, PDI® has pioneered the development,
testing, manufacturing and marketing of pre-moistened wipes as the
optimal system for infection prevention and control. With trusted
brands including Sani-Hands® for Kids, Sani-Dex® ALC,
Hygea® and Chlorascrub™, PDI serves the healthcare
market. For more information, visit www.pdipdi.com.
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Silver Sponsors
AdvanDx -
AdvanDx is a provider of in vitro diagnostic kits for the diagnosis of
infectious diseases based on its proprietary PNA FISH™
technology. The PNA FISH product line is designed for rapid and
accurate identification of micro-organisms in positive blood
cultures.
Caltech
Industries - Caltech Industries, Inc. is committed
to principles of integrity, innovation and excellence in providing
broad-spectrum, infection control products designed to meet the needs of
healthcare professionals. Caltech products are EPA-registered for use in
hospitals, physician and dental offices and clinics, laboratories,
nursing homes, emergency medical service, and home healthcare
settings.
GOJO (Purell/Provon) - GOJO
Industries, inventors of PURELL® Instant Hand Sanitizer,
distributes in professional away-from-home markets throughout the
world. In addition, GOJO manufactures and distributes a full line
of products under the GOJO® and PROVON® brand names.
GOJO has 60 years of leadership in improving well-being through hand
hygiene and healthy skin. GOJO is a privately held corporation
headquartered in Akron, Ohio.
Infection Prevention
Society (IPS – formerly ICNA) - The Infection
Prevention Society exists to promote the advancement of education in
infection prevention and control for the benefit of the community as a
whole, in particular by the provision of training courses, accreditation
schemes, education materials, meetings and conferences.
Medline - Infection prevention is
crucial to healthcare. At Medline our mission is to provide
quality medical products and programs to improve patient care and
quality outcomes. Our AloeTouch® gloves, Sterillium®
hand antiseptic, personal protective equipment, and clinical support and
educational programs are revolutionizing the industry by protecting
staff and patients from infection.
Vortek
Surgical - Vortek Surgical is a specialty surgical
company providing practical solutions for today’s medicine.
Our product line includes the ENDODRAPE™ Colonoscopy Draping
System, the first product of its type to address the infection control
risks associated with environmental endoscopy contamination. Call
or visit us on the web at www.vorteksurgical.com or www.endodrape.com and see why the
ENDODRAPE™ is “Setting a New Standard of Care in
Colonoscopy.”
Bronze Sponsor
Covidien -
KENDALL™ AMD™ Antimicrobial Dressings - Proven performance
against the toughest bacteria.
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International
Infection Prevention Week
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