What a little shock can do

In a healthcare setting, static electricity can damage equipment or cause loss of function. If this occurs during the treatment of a patient, the impact can be profound.

Why it matters

According to an analysis of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database from 2006 to 2016, there were 1342 adverse device events related to ESD. Of these, 46 resulted in injury and five in deaths.

Going deeper

Since 2016, electronic equipment used by the healthcare industry has only gotten more sophisticated and, in many cases, smaller. This can mean these devices are even more sensitive to static electricity. Hence a greater need for ESD flooring products in healthcare facilities.

Status report

While many healthcare facilities have made the adjustments and incorporated ESD flooring and other mitigation measures, many have not. Subsequently, facilities ranging from hospitals to dental offices, dialysis facilities to emergency and mobile medical units are vulnerable.

Conclusion

SelecTech offers a number of ESD flooring products suitable for healthcare examination rooms. For specific information on our StaticStop and FreeStyle ESD products, you can visit our website or call 508-583-3200.

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