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New : Antibacterial furniture based on Finnish expertise improves hygiene !

The HYGIENE solution comprises a series of antibacterial products for hospitals and health care centres to help reduce the amount of infectious bacteria and viruses that can be contracted from contact surfaces.

Merivaara is introducing the HYGIENE concept with hospital beds that are machine washable and features antibacterial material.

Annually, seven million people contract infections in hospitals and institutions worldwide. In Europe alone, 37,000 people die of these infections every year (WHO, 2011), which is more than the number of people killed in car accidents on European roads (Trafi 2012).

The additional cost to public health care, due to extra hospital stays, amounts to EUR 7 billion (WHO, 2011).

“Combined with proper hand hygiene and cleaning, antibacterial solutions will radically reduce bacterial infections contracted from contact surfaces.

By using antibacterial materials for the most frequently used and touched surfaces, bacteria content can be reduced by 80–100 per cent, and the amount of infections contracted through contact can be reduced by 40–60 per cent.

As a result, a hospital with 500 beds will achieve savings of 2,600 patient days per year,” says Kari Soljamo, Ph.D., who took part in developing the HYGIENE technology.

Washable Carena complies with the strictest standards and hygienic criteria

Hospital beds are a high-risk source of infection in hospitals. Merivaara''s popular Carena bed has all the features required by healthcare professionals, both from the point of view of ergonomics and patient safety. Washable Carena complies with the strictest standards and hygienic criteria.

The new model, including steel frame and electrical components, has been specifically designed for the demanding conditions imposed by machine washing. Additionally, its antibacterial coating reduces bacterial growth on the frame.

Additionally, the HYGIENE concept includes chairs and tables from Isku, as well as door handles from Abloy and touch-free faucet technology from Oras. All designed and made in Finland.

The HYGIENE hospital concept will be showcased at ArabHealth 2015, stand Stand 4F10.

About Merivaara Corp.

Founded in 1901, Merivaara is today a leading manufacturer of hospital-grade furniture. Merivaara provides a wide range of products and solutions for hospitals, day surgery and health clinics, as well as for nursing homes and home care.

Additionally, our new concepts include both revolutionary integrated operating room management systems and HYGIENE solutions. Our operating tables, medical lights, examination tables, trolleys and stretchers, as well as birthing and patient beds, are highly appreciated by users in more than 120 countries thanks to their ease of use, durability and ergonomic design. Merivaara employs a total of 140 persons in four countries. Headquarters with R&D, manufacturing, sales, marketing and after-sales service functions, are located in Lahti, Finland.

Merivaara has subsidiaries in Norway (Merivaara A/S), Sweden (Merivaara AB), and Denmark (Merivaara A/S), as well as a sales organisation in Russia. Additionally, Merivaara''s products are sold by a network of distributors around the world.

Read more about Merivaara at www.merivaara.com.

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