Steps taken to introduce Saracide Sanitizing Wipes
- Did you ever use ready-to-use disinfectant wipes before the introduction of Saracide Sanitizing Wipes?
We had been using a product containing 70% ethanol, spraying it directly onto the environmental surface and wiping it off with a cloth. Then we switched to another environmental cleaning spray; however, that spray was inconvenient, since we needed to prepare a cloth to wipe off the surface after spraying it.
- What was the deciding factor in choosing Saracide Sanitizing Wipes?
The convenience and ease of use were deciding factors. Previously, our environmental cleaning method, which had used a spray and a cloth, required time and effort, but Saracide Sanitizing Wipes can be used as is—we just need to take the wipes out of the container. In addition, the wipes’ disposability was one of the deciding factors.
After the introduction of Saracide Sanitizing Wipes
- What are the staff’s favorite points about Saracide Sanitizing Wipes?
Saracide Sanitizing Wipes leave no residue of wiping marks after use, even though they are impregnated with a sufficient amount of chemical solution compared to other companies' products. The amount of chemical solution per sheet, and the sheets’ size and thickness are perfect and make the wipes very easy to use. The size of the container is also good—we place the containers where we want to use them, resulting in an easy reach and compliance with environmental hygiene regulations. It’s also smooth and easy to take each wipe out of the container.
- What kind of staff are using this product and when?
Nurses mainly use Saracide Sanitizing Wipes. For example, nurses who are responsible for cleaning all the medical equipment in the ward use Saracide Sanitizing Wipes every morning from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. as part of their routine work.
- How does your staff use Saracide Sanitizing Wipes?
In addition to medical equipment as mentioned, our trolleys are wiped down at least twice a day. To prevent cross-contamination, injection trays are always wiped with Saracide Sanitizing Wipes after treatment for one patient and before being transferred to another patient. If we had a larger budget, we would use Saracide Sanitizing Wipes for other situations as well.
- How did you train staff about how to use the wipes?
We referred to the instructions on this product but have not yet organized trainings. In the future, we want to have training opportunities for staff, to deepen their knowledge of why these wipes are necessary and how to use them. Conducting multiple training sessions would be ideal, in order to understand the nurses’ feedback on how they feel about Saracide Sanitizing Wipes after using them.
- How has your work changed after introducing Saracide Sanitizing Wipes?
Our work has become smoother. Spray-type products are troublesome because we have to use them with a cloth, but Saracide Sanitizing Wipes can be used immediately after taking them out of the container and can be discarded after use. We feel that this reduction in nurses’ workload is a great benefit.
Next Step
- Do you foresee any challenges in environmental hygiene in the future?
We want to keep improving our environmental hygiene practices. Wipes that can be used for not only environmental surfaces but also medical equipment which require high-level disinfection will be helpful.
