Spot the superbugs
December 1st 2011 Bioquell has recently launched
a new website to raise
awareness of many of the main
pathogens that cause healthcare
associated infections (HCAIs).
Designed to help healthcare
professionals and ancillary staff,
www.bugstoppers.co.uk provides
easy-to-digest
information on the
illicit antics of
nosocomial pathogens
such as Clostridium
difficile,MRSA,Klebsiella
pneumoniae and norovirus.
Echoing Crimestoppers, the
website treats pathogens as
criminals who can only be
arrested through greater
awareness.The site holds data on
a wide variety of 'bad bacteria,
villainous viruses and fearsome
fungi'. Each 'criminal'consists of a
microscopic image of the bug
alongside a memorable character
design, a short criminal profile
and an outline of some key facts.
There is also a link to a more
detailed, scientific profile of the
pathogens.
'Bug of the month' starts with
Clostridium difficile,'a shady
character known to lurk in
healthcare environments.
Awareness and hand hygiene
precautions are critical to help
manage this potential killer'.
The criminal characters have
also been turned into a set of
Bug Trump cards, for infection
control team training sessions
and for around the hospital.
Posters and other desktop tools
are also available.
"Our new website and
supporting Bug Stoppers
campaign has been developed
with healthcare professionals to
provide their colleagues with
tools that can help to build a
greater appreciation of the risks
of HCAIs and improve prevention
practices,"ends James Salkeld,
Head of Bioquell Healthcare. More articles from Bioquell UK Ltd: | 
