Biologically Safe Water Filters

Maryland’s program to reduce hospital complications has resulted in financial penalties for some hospitals.  This program included certain infections.  Kaiser Health News highlights Maryland’s program, where 45 hospitals are being tracked.  The data allows consumers to focus on key complications.  Infection rates can be evaluated as part of a consumers decision to use a facility.

Waterborne infections can be controlled by point-of-use filtration.  Implementation of a comprehensive infection control/filtration program enables facilities to provide their patients biologically safe water, free of bacteria, viruses, fungi and cysts.  Ultrafiltration can be incorporated into sinks, showers, ice machines, etc.

Biological Water Filters creates biologically engineered water filters that are required for immuno-compromised patients in hospitals and health-conscious consumers in homes.  To learn more, contact us today at 407-444-1066.

AHANews.com -  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just issued a proposed rule, setting policies for prohibiting federal payments to states for any medical assistance for healthcare-acquired conditions (HACs).  Medicaid state plans must now “lay out the rules for reducing provider payment with respect to healthcare-acquired conditions that would otherwise result in an increase in payment”.

Acquired healthcare infections (HAIs) can be reduced with the use of the Nephros DSU in ICUs, burn units and transplant and surgical units.  For additional information on the Nephros DSU, click here.

Biological Water Filters creates biologically engineered water filters that are required for immuno-compromised patients in hospitals and health-conscious consumers in homes.  To learn more, contact us today at 407-444-1066.

DNA fragments from biofilm in water lines and the preparation of dialysate could be harmful for patient outcomes.  An article from Blood Purification reviews the evidence and suggests further studies.  This article also indicated that the Diasafe filters currently used are not able to remove these fragments.  A second news article on RenalWeb (2/8/11) highlights the need for ultrapure dialysate when using high flux dialyzers.

The Diasafe filters are .02 micron (molecular weight cut-off of 40,000 – 50,000 daltons) and they can be compromised by bleaching.  They should be changed at least every 90 days on average in a dialysis setting.  The Nephros DSU is a .005 micron filter (molecular weight cut-off is 15,000 daltons) and will last about 1 year on average in a dialysis setting.  The dual-stage design also reduces the chance of filter failure.  Dialysis field tests and installation pictures of the DSU can be seen at http://www.biologicalwaterfilters.com/dialysis-water-filters.php

The Nephros DSU can also help dialysis units reduce their EPO costs.

Biological Water Filters creates biologically engineered water filters that are required for immuno-compromised patients in hospitals and health-conscious consumers in homes.  To learn more, contact us today at 407-444-1066.