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Why Water Fixtures Matter in Healthcare
Water outlets like faucets and showers are critical control points for infection prevention. In hospital settings, these fixtures can unintentionally harbor bacteria such as Legionella and other pathogens. Without proper controls, these microbes can grow within the faucet and spout — especially in warm, stagnant water — and be released in aerosols or through direct contact.
Neoperl Careguard®: Built for Hygiene
The Neoperl Careguard® aerator is specifically engineered to minimize microbial risk. Here's how it stands apart:
- Agion® Antimicrobial Technology: Careguard aerators incorporate Agion®, a silver-based antimicrobial technology embedded into the product. This provides protection by actively reducing microbial growth on treated surfaces and helping prevent biofilm buildup over time.
- No Wire Mesh: It features a laminar flow design with no internal wire mesh. This eliminates the common buildup of organic material and dirt — a frequent issue in standard aerators.
- Smooth Laminar Flow: Unlike aerated streams, which mix air into water (and potentially spread contaminants via aerosols), laminar flow delivers a non-splashing, crystal-clear stream ideal for clinical handwashing and sterile environments.
- Water Saving: Careguard aerators are available with a 1.5 GPM restricted flow rate, as well as in pressure-compensating PCA models that deliver laminar flow rates ranging from 1.0 to 1.8 GPM. For even greater water efficiency, ultra-low flow rates of 0.35 GPM and 0.5 GPM are offered in multi-laminar spray models.
Neoperl Honeycomb® Clinic Aerators: Ideal for Retrofitting
Honeycomb® Clinic aerators from Neoperl are specifically designed for easy retrofitting and maintenance in clinical and hospital environments:
- Color Coding System: Each Clinic aerator is color-coded to assist with the replacement schedule. This intuitive visual system helps maintenance staff quickly identify and replace units without confusion, supporting standardized infection control protocols.
- Easy Maintenance: Clinic aerators can be easily installed, cleaned, or replaced without the need for specialized tools — an advantage for fast-paced hospital maintenance operations.
- Retrofit-Friendly Design: Easily fits into existing faucet spouts, allowing hospitals to upgrade without replacing entire fixtures or disrupting operations.
Benefits for Healthcare Environments
Incorporating Neoperl Careguard® and Honeycomb® Clinic aerators into hospital faucets brings multiple benefits:
- ✅ Lower Maintenance Burden: Fewer clogs and easier cleaning thanks to wire-mesh-free designs.
- ✅ Enhanced Infection Control: Supports infection prevention policies with laminar flow and antimicrobial materials.
- ✅ Visual Compliance and Efficiency: Color-coded Clinic aerators streamline maintenance and ensure the correct unit is used in each setting.
Final Thoughts
Water safety is a crucial — yet sometimes overlooked — component of healthcare hygiene. By upgrading faucet aerators to purpose-designed solutions like Neoperl’s Careguard® and Honeycomb® Clinic lines, hospitals can take proactive steps to prevent potential contaminants from being drawn into the faucet stream and simplify scheduled maintenance programs.
With advanced features like Agion® antimicrobial protection and a smart color-coding system, Neoperl helps healthcare facilities stay one step ahead in their infection control strategy.
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NEOPERL’s Careguard® laminar faucet attachments incorporate Agion®’s antimicrobial technology, which is FDA listed and meets all applicable EPA standards. Careguard® delivers built-in product protection to help reduce the growth of odor causing bacteria, mold and mildew within the faucet attachment. Careguard® is not designed to protect the consumer against bacteria, viruses, germs, or other disease organisms. This product does not provide sanitization, disinfection, or elimination of bacteria in the water delivered by the spout. Careguard® is not intended to be an alternative to water treatment systems or established procedures for infection control.