Unotron, manufacturers and marketers of the nation’s leading SpillSeal® washable keyboards and mice, urge parents and educators to distribute “Ten Steps to Protect Students from MRSA Infections,” a two-page color brochure published by the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID). In brief, easy-to-read segments, the brochure outlines ten important recommendations for sports teams and classroom teachers to protect against bacterial infections, and can be ordered from the RID Web site www.hospitalinfection.com.
“This brochure can literally be a lifesaver, and it supports Unotron’s quest to minimize the threat of infection in academic settings,” said Joseph Carabello, a director of Unotron.
The brochure recommends as a first step that everyone - parents, educators, and students alike - adopt careful hygienic habits, especially by washing hands frequently with soap from pump dispensers, not shared bars of soap. Hand sanitizers can be carried in backpacks and totes for regular use when soap and water is not available. Also, students should avoid sharing gym clothes towels and other personal items.
The publication also advises that educators establish anti-infection classroom practices. Dispensers of hand sanitizer and a first-aid kit should be available in every classroom. Sports equipment and locker room facilities should be cleaned thoroughly by applying detergent to the surface for at least three minutes. Also, cuts or abrasions sustained by students should be treated by the school nurse or another adult with clean hands.
Finally, school authorities should mandate procedures and choose products for infection control. Regular screenings for MRSA should be conducted among athletes, coaches, and gym teachers, all of whom are at higher risk for infection. Applying anti-microbial coating to sports equipment and other frequently touched surfaces provides added protection. These high touch surfaces can be examined regularly for infection by taking periodic culture samples. Purchasing washable computer keyboards and accessories is also recommended.
“We are gratified that the brochure underscores the importance of washable computer keyboards,” said Carabello. “Unotron is committed to helping ensure the safety of students and educators worldwide.”
Unotron’s patented SpillSeal® keyboards and mice feature a fully sealed structure that allows for washing and disinfecting, providing an easy solution to the problem of bacterial infection – especially in academic settings where multiple students and teachers share equipment. They can be immersed in commercial grade detergents or antibacterial solutions and rinsed under tap water, without damaging the product or impacting functionality.
Solid matter and fluids remain on the outside of the Unotron keyboard and are easily flushed off, ensuring that the keyboard is sanitized.
Unotron’s patented keyboard design, manufacturing and assembly cover the way that each dome is welded into its key assembly, sealing it against liquid or airborne penetration. SpillSeal® protected to IP66 and NEMA 4X standards, Unotron’s washable corded and wireless optical mouse product line is available with or without a scroll wheel in standard or overmolded rubberized finish.
The newly patented Unotron ScrollSeal Washable Optical 3-button Mouse and Unotron SteriMax Washable Optical 3-button Mouse complement Unotron’s SpillSeal® corded and wireless computer keyboards and receivers, as well as its SmartRest SRC5 Smartcard Readers and external SAC2 Standalone Smartcard Readers.
About Unotron
With 30 years of OEM manufacturing experience, Unotron maintains a global footprint with offices located across North America, Europe and Asia, making everyday computing clean and safe for organizations around the world. Unotron designs, manufactures and markets high quality, washable data input and security devices that are easily cleaned and disinfected to mitigate the spread of infection in healthcare, education, commercial and government environments. Unotron holds patents for SpillSeal® technology and draws upon a catalogue of patents in automated manufacturing systems and office products. For more information, visit www.unotron.com or call 800.469.7440.
Contacts:
Melody Barbosa, 201-641-1911 x 51
mbarbosa@cpronline.com
