Vestex® fluid barrier / antimicrobial impregnated scrub uniforms combined with good hand hygiene reduces the burden of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) study documents how Vestex may play a role in decreasing the risk of MRSA transmission to patients.
Numerous studies last year confirmed the presence of high amounts of bacteria on healthcare worker scrubs and lab coats. Led by Gonzalo Bearman, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of internal medicine in the VCU School of Medicine and associate hospital epidemiologist at the VCU Medical Center, the study “A Crossover Trial of Antimicrobial Scrubs to Reduce Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Burden on Healthcare Worker Apparel,” will appear in the March issue of the Journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.Vestex® fluid barrier / antimicrobial impregnated scrub uniforms combined with good hand hygiene reduces the burden of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The Virginia Commonwealth #
According to Bearman's research, the Vestex fluid barrier / antimicrobial scrubs had “a statistically significant 4-7 log, (greater than a 99.99%), decrease in the overall mean log CFU MRSA count (amount of MRSA on the scrubs) compared to normal scrubs.
The Researchers Concludes “The antimicrobial scrubs tested were associated with decreased MRSA apparel microbial bioburden. When bundled with known infection prevention strategies such as hand hygiene, antimicrobial impregnated apparel may limit the bacterial burden of the inanimate environment. For settings with high rates of hospital-acquired infections with drug-resistant pathogens such as MRSA, the use of antimicrobial apparel may be a useful adjunct to other infection prevention measures.”
Vestex uses a dual mode of action to prevent the bacteria from being acquired and retained on the garment. The first mode of action, the fluid barrier, prevents organisms from being acquired on the garment. As the infectious contaminants or fluids are repelled, the numbers of organisms that remain on the fabric are significantly reduced. By reducing the number of organisms retained on the garment there is a decrease in the exposure time required for the antimicrobial to take action.
Vestex Mission:
“We know that scrubs and lab coats are contaminated with the superbug MRSA and it puts workers and patients at risk,” explains Ben Favret, President and CEO of Vestagen. “Our mission is to protect healthcare workers, their patients and the community from the acquisition, retention and transmission of these contaminants. Dr. Bearman's research builds upon the scientific evidence documenting how well Vestex Active Barrier Protective Apparel performs that mission.”
Protection for All:
“OSHA reports that healthcare workers experience more injury and illness than any other profession. Every healthcare worker around the globe deserves Vestex protection,” states Brian Crawford, Vestagen's Chief Commercial Officer.
About Vestagen Technical Textiles, LLC
Vestagen Technical Textiles is the leader in Active Barrier Protection. Based in Orlando, Fla., Vestagen is led by a skilled management team with nearly a century of combined experience in the health care, textile and apparel industries. Backed by V-Ten Capital Partners, Vestagen is committed to protecting healthcare workers and their patients.
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