Innovative Solutions
Cleanis®’ award-winning CareBag® solution is a first-to-market innovation that simplifies the unpleasant task of patient waste management and helps decrease the spread of infection.
New 2024
Pioneering a new era in healthcare sustainability, our groundbreaking medical-grade device is the first of its kind, crafted entirely from 100% recycled plastic, and patent pending.
Cleanis® is committed to providing healthcare facilities with solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. By switching to the New 2024 CareBag®, together we can divert 120 Tons of plastic from landfills and give them a second life. Go Green, Go CareBag®.
Hospitals and the Spread of Infection
Even the strictest hospital manual cleaning protocols cannot prevent the spread of infections. Studies show that up to 50%2 of patient environments may remain infected after a routine cleaning. Microorganisms can remain present in the air for up to seven days,3 making these unclean spaces a hazard for patients, caregivers, and families.
2.Peters, A., Otter, J., Moldovan, A. et al. Keeping hospitals clean and safe without breaking the bank; summary of the Healthcare Cleaning Forum 2018. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 7, 132 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-018-0420-3 3. Fernstrom A., Goldblatt M., “Aerobiology and Its Role in the Transmission of Infectious Diseases.” Journal of Pathogens vol.2013.
Proven Results
Multiple clinical studies have found that using CareBag®, combined with other best hygiene practices, is a proven method of reducing the spread of infection. According to a clinical study of a seven-hospital system, the CareBag® solution helped reduce C. diff by 30%.4
4. Yaney, Eileen MS, CIC; Filippone, Christine DNP, MSN, CIC, et all. ”Clostridium difficile Reduction Challenges in a Multi-System Hospital System.” RWJ Barnabas Health. Poster. 2016.
Nurse Approved
Over 600 hospital CareBag® users overwhelmingly said that Cleanis®’ flagship solution helped improve their workday.5
According to a clinical study, even the number of steps required to care for patient waste is reduced with the use of CareBag®. The number of steps required for caring for an infectious patient was reduced from 20 to nine.6
5. Confidential responses to Cleanis survey on usage. 2019 – 2021. 6.E. Vitale, B.Sc. MLT, CIC. “Safer “Pan Handling” to Reduce the Rates of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci.” Poster.
Cost Savings
The average hospital has 63 7,8 healthcare-associated C. diff cases per year at a cost of $34,157 9 per case. The estimated annual cost per facility is $2,151,891.
A small investment in CareBag® products saves the average hospital between $635k and $1.065M every year.10
7.Jarvis, William R; Schlosser, JoAnn; et. al. “National point prevalence of Clostridium difficile in US health care facility inpatients, 2008.” American Journal of Infection Control. 2009 May;37(4):263-70. 8. 2021 AHA Statistics. American Hospital Association. 9. Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare. “Reducing Clostridium Difficile Infections.” From a comprehensive study of data from 2005 to 2015 published on the National Institutes of Health website. Zhang, Shanshan; Palazuelos-Munoz, Sarah, et al. “Cost of hospital management of Clostridium difficile infection in United States—a meta-analysis and modelling study.” Infect Dis. Published online 2016 Aug 25. 10.Cleanis calculations based upon average CareBag® hospital budget and cost of C. diff and hospital reported C. diff reductions.
Environmental Overview
Planet Stewardship
The parent company of Cleanis®, Innothera, has chosen to be a Voluntary Member of the United Nations Global Compact. This is a principles-based approach to doing business with fundamental responsibilities to people and the planet.
Patent Pending: CareBag® Bedpan & Commode Liners are medical grade and NOW made with 100% recycled plastic.
All CareBag® manufacturing facilities have been GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) audited and socially audited.
All packaging materials are sourced from a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified vendor. FSC is the world’s most trusted certification for sustainable forestry standards.
Shipping has been optimized to reduce the carbon footprint.
Using CareBag® products helps reduce the use of disinfecting wipes.
Materials
Latex Free
Plastic Reduction
The amount of liner material has been reduced by 16% vs. earlier liner versions.
Recycled Materials
All boxes are made with 100% recycled materials.
All cases are made with 100% recycled materials.
Recyclable Materials
All boxes are 100% recyclable.
All cases are 100% recyclable.
