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Anti-Bacteria Range by ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
eing a global leader in door opening solutions, ASSA ABLOY is dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. Since its formation in 1994, ASSA ABLOY offers a more complete door opening solutions for homes and business than any company in the market. ASSA ABLOY’s portfolio also includes Hygieneplus+ range of lever handles and pull handles, which are specially designed for hospital environments.
STAY SAFE WITH HYGIENEPLUS+ Health care-associated infections (HAIs), also referred to as “nosocomial”, are infections people get while receiving treatment for another medical condition in a healthcare facility. At any given time, about 1 in 25 inpatients have an infection related to hospital care1. Hundreds of millions of patients are affected by health careassociated infections worldwide each year, leading to significant mortality and financial losses for health systems2. About 80% of HAIs are transmitted through physical contact. Lasting Protection Against Microbes With HAIs fast becoming a global threat to public health in hospital environments, ASSA ABLOY Hygieneplus+ door handles contain powerful bactericide to provide adequate and long-lasting protection against bacteria. Further, the special coating minimizes terrible odours, staining and degradation of material on surfaces where they are applied to. ASSA ABLOY Hygieneplus+ is ideally used in the following place: • Private and General Hospitals • Government and Semi-Government Hospitals • Special Centres
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Longer Lifespan ASSA ABLOY Hygieneplus+ coatings also further reduce potential discolouration, leech or any effect the appearance of the surface. The coating itself usually lasts longer than expected; it further eliminates stench and lumps that are commonly found on other products. Cost-Effective The maintenance costs associated with replacement and cleaning of unsanitary items could be significantly reduced with ASSA ABLOY Hygieneplus+ products, which have proven adequate and longlasting protection. Improved Cleanliness And Health Scientific data has proven that there is a continuous trend of germs and bacteria spreading in densely populated areas. Hospital offices and nurse stations are considered as hot spots for infection as these places are characterised with substantial human interactions every day. ASSA ABLOY Hygieneplus+ coatings allow for increase sanitation cleanliness on a considerable scale by reducing the presence of germs and bacteria in the air, as well as high-volume touch points such as railings, light switches and door levers. 1 2
https://health.gov/our-work/health-care-quality/health-care-associated-infections https://www.who.int/gpsc/country_work/gpsc_ccisc_fact_sheet_en.pdf?ua=1
