MedICS provides on-site training program for adults and children to teach infection prevention. These classes are fun and informational.Call 972-237-9402  to schedule a class. Training certificates provided.

 SURFACE TESTING NOW AVAILABLE

MedICS announces our newest service, surface testing!

Any surface considered to be  "high hand contact" such as doors, water fountains, countertops, shared computer keyboards and restrooms can be tested to the amount of bioload (germs).

The MedICS testing equipment takes a reading between 0-9999 and registers the amount of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) load.  ATP is the "energy" source of all living things, thus the higher the number, the more number of germs that can be found on that surface.  A reading of 10 is considered within the acceptable range for a surgical suite and a reading of 30 or under is acceptable for food service. MedICS takes a reading before using our infection control system and another at the completion of our service.   After using the MedICS system, the same surface tested at 8, or better than surgical suite clean. 

THE WORST SURFACES EVER!!!!

Some of our high ATP readings during the summer of 2009 have been:

• Security keypad of a public building (396)
• Remote control in a blood services building (929)
• Community pen at a reception desk in a public building (899)
• Drinking fountain of a community exercise facility (8721)
• Wheel (handle) of an ambulance (773)
• Soap dispenser pull in a medical building (621)

HEETH TO CONDUCT INFECTION CONTROL WEBINAR ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009.

Texas Organization for Rural and Community Hospitals recently announced Dannette Heeth will present a webinar for their members on Infection Control.  Heeth is a frequent presenter for the TORCH organization, specializing in teaching home health nurses and other medical professionals practical ways to reduce the spread of infection.