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Commode chair is ‘cleaner by design’

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Vernacare has developed a new commode chair with ‘a robust, easy-clean design’ – to help reduce the risk of healthcareassociated infections (HCAIs).

The VernaChair has been developed collaboratively with clinicians, to increase patient safety. 

“The chair is constructed from strong, corrosion-resistant materials, making it one of the most durable products on the market,” said Wayne Nelson, Vernacare’s product design engineer. “The stainless steel frame and plastic moulded parts are easy to remove, and cleanable using a variety of methods.” The castors are enclosed in a protective shield, and there is an ‘easy-clean’, removable footrest,

The VernaChair can be steam cleaned, and will withstand thermal disinfection. “This was a key consideration during our customerresearch,” said Emma Sheldon, marketing director. “We evaluated current cleaning practices for commode chairs across all our global markets, and developed a product to meet those requirements. Durability has been designed into the product, and it needs fewer spare parts over its lifespan.”

The VernaChair has been independently evaluated to quality standard BS 4751: 2005 Mobile Sanitary Chairs. This included stability and strength tests on the arms, backrest, and footrest.

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