Infection Prevention Pouch Helps Prevent Spread of Infectious Staph & MRSA

CHICO, Calif. - Oct. 14, 2013 - PRLog -- Nearly 100,000 people die each year from preventable Nosocomial infections. Infections from Staphylococcus species including MRSA are a worldwide concern; the bacteria often colonize and infect patients in hospital and healthcare settings.  30% to 40% of all people carry Staph including MRSA in their nose.  The bacteria spreads through sneezing, wiping a runny nose, touching the nose or using a nasal cannula. Despite steps taken to reduce the spread of these infections, they still remain a threat to the health and safety of everyone. More than $45 billion is spent annually treating preventable infections including Staph & MRSA.

A simple idea sparked a revolutionary new medical product that helps reduce the spread of Staph infections associated with MRSA or similar infectious bacteria when using nasal cannulas. The Infection Prevention Pouch (IPP) is a micro-biostatic breathable pouch that provides a protective holding space for nasal cannulas when not in use. This product reduced respiratory infections by 60% when compared to the current practice of using plastic bags.

In an unfunded laboratory study conducted by California State University in February 2013, a Staph infected nasal cannula was stored in a plastic bag for one hour. After an hour in the plastic bag, the microbial count on the nasal cannula showed a 28% increase. A second nasal cannula was infected with the same Staph microbial count and was stored in the Infection Prevention Pouch for one hour. After an hour in the IPP, the microbial count showed an 870% decrease.

“The IPP is a must-have for all medical facilities and home-care environments; nurses, doctors, and administrators need to know about it. This product saves lives by reducing the growth and spread of infections like Staph and MRSA,” says charge nurse and NCP founder, Meredith Lloyd.

The Infection Prevention Pouch (IPP) is convenient, cost effective, and easy to use.  The IPP adheres to oxygen concentrators, wheelchairs, bedside tables and hospital beds for ease of use.  When the IPP needs to be changed or removed, it leaves no residue behind.

The Infection Prevention Pouch is a simple, inexpensive product that saves time, saves money, and saves lives.

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About Nosocomial Containment Products, Inc.
Nosocomial Containment Products, Inc. (NCP Corp.) was formed to promote the Infection Prevention Pouch (IPP), which greatly reduces or eliminates the risk of cross-contamination to patients from the use of nasal cannulas and HHNs during their stay at medical facilities when compared to the use of plastic bags.

For additional information about the IPP and its ability to reduce or eliminate Staph & MRSA, visit http://www.ncpcorp.com/ or contact: NCP Corp., 1124 Almond Vista Ct., Chico, CA 95926   1-888-587-7775