SleepAngel™ works with Hospital Infection Control departments to reduce patient cross infection risks caused by contaminated bedding. Our CE marked products are scientifically tested and proven to block hospital pathogens. Combined with our program of cleaning and auditing, Infection Control staff can significantly reduce contamination risks, while saving their hospital money.

Infection control and cross-infection present a major problem for hospitals greatly increasing risk to health and causing considerable expense. Bedding interiors colonized with bacteria, becomes a reservoir of infection, posing an increased risk of hospital acquired infections.

The Problems

• Bedding interiors colonized with bacteria, become a reservoir of infection posing an increased risk of Hospital Acquired Infections
• WHO reports that microbiological pathogens can live up to 72 hours outside the body
• Standard hospital pillow designed are inherently flawed, enabling pathogen ingress through the cover fabric, side stitching, vents or a combination of all these entry points
• Study shows that 70% of tested hospital pillows were contaminated
• Study shows the risk of HCAI associated with hospital pillows is “greatly underestimated in clinical practice
• Risk posed by contaminated bedding is still more acute among patients suffering asthma and allergy conditions
• The movement of contaminated pillows around hospital wards and through hospital laundries is identified as a mode of spreading pathogens.
• “It is essential that these items (mattresses and pillows) are adequately decontaminated to minimize the risk of cross-infection” (Creamer & Humphreys 2008)

SleepAngel™ Products are The SleepAngel™ range of barrier cushioning products are Class I Registered Medical devices which feature PneumaPure Filter Technology, designed to block the pathogens that pose the risk of patient cross infection.

• Bioshield Fabric Protection, a Nanobarrier Durable, soft-touch and Cool-tech high-tech vapor permeable barrier fabric that helps prevent contamination without the use of chemical agents.
• SafeWeld Seams, Seams welded on all sides, not a stitch in sight; protects against the ingress of microbes.
• PneumaPure filter technology, a unique breathable mechanical filter allows clean airflow into the pillow but is efficient to block the passage of pathogens to the interior without the use of any chemical agents.

SleepAngel™ Facts

• SleepAngel™ is a Class I Registered Medical Device
• SleepAngel™ is clinically proven to block hospital pathogens
• SleepAngel™ is Clinically proven to block liquid
• SleepAngel™ is Completely sealed, with breathable bacteriological Filter
• SleepAngel™ is available in a range of pillows, and duvets, mattresses and wheelchair cushions
• SleepAngel™ is compatible with a range of standard hospital cleaning products and protocols
• SleepAngel™ is Supported by advanced education, audit and cleaning programs.

Reasons your hospital should adopt SleepAngel™ products

• Significantly reduces the risk of patient cross infection from bedding
• Improves patient safety, dignity and comfort
• Reduces litigation exposure
• Saves money – lasts longer and patients typically need fewer pillows
• Pillow laundry costs are eliminated
• Works by mechanical not chemical means. More sustainable and does not rely on a bactericide that might of itself contribute to the build of resistance in “Super bugs” to antibiotics