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MRSA. “Protecting Your Student Athletes”. 2008 PASBO Conference – Hershey, PA March 6 th , 2008. Presented by: CSG Mid-Atlantic Group 89 S. Village Ave. Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610-524-8989 Fax: 610-524-4105. Proactive. Proven. Peace-of-Mind. Who we are?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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MRSAMRSA“Protecting Your Student Athletes”“Protecting Your Student Athletes”
2008 PASBO Conference – Hershey, PA
March 6th, 2008
Proactive. Proven. Peace-of-MindProactive. Proven. Peace-of-Mind
Presented by:
CSG Mid-Atlantic Group89 S. Village Ave.Exton, PA 19341
Phone: 610-524-8989Fax: 610-524-4105
Who we are?CSG/Sports Coatings Mid-Atlantic Group (PA, DE, MD, DC)
Sports industry’s leading provider of antimicrobial products and treatments.
Specializing in antimicrobial coatings for surfaces and textiles commonly found in athletic environments.
Wide array antimicrobial products and treatments used by over 350 high school, college and professional teams as well as youth organizations and schools
The Pros Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots Washington Red
Skins Atlanta Hawks Miami Heat Milwaukee Bucks New Jersey Nets Washington Wizards Atlanta Thrashers Nashville Predators
NCAASwarthmore CollegeOhio State UniversityStevens Inst. Of TechUSCUniversity of Tulsa Indiana UniversityUniversity of IllinoisSouthwest Missouri StateVirginia TechBaylor University
High SchoolsEmmaus HSHawaii Public
SchoolsEpiscopal High
SchoolAlexandria VirginiaNovi High SchoolPlano ISDFairfax County
Proactive OrganizationsUtilizing our Technology?
The Problems?
Increased frequency of student athletes acquiring MRSA
infections Bacteria are becoming more an more resistant to treatments (“Superbugs”)
Cleaning and disinfecting using traditional methods will only get you so far in
protecting your student athletes More people die from MRSA infections (18,000) as compared to just
over 16,000 from AIDS-related deaths Source: CDC 2005 report
What is MRSA?
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
MRSA is the “resistant strain” of the Staphylococcus Aureus
Bacterium
frequently living on the skin or in the nose of a healthy person 25%-30% of population colonized with Staph
1 % of population colonized with MRSA
Modes of Transmission
Human-to-Human Contact Skin to skin Open wounds
Contact with Contaminated Objects/Surfaces
Player Protective Equipment Locker room surfaces Weight room surfaces and equipment Playing Surfaces Mats Uniforms, towels and under garments Training Room Equipment/Tables
Prevention Techniques
Administrative Controls Health screenings for athletes Personal hygiene awareness campaigns- posters, signs, etc. Evaluating laundering services for students Evaluating cleaning and disinfecting programs Educating our staph and students- signs symptoms,
transmission
Cleaning and Disinfecting Are we getting to the surfaces and equipment that are a
source of transmission? Are the products we use really effective?
Is there something more we can be doing?
Is there something more we can be doing?
Now What?
After we have:
Instituted administrative controls
Improved cleaning and disinfecting
Get Proactive!!! Antimicrobial Protective Systems
• Utilizes a mechanical vs. chemical mode to continually
protect your surfaces and athletes
• 24/7 protection
• Silent protector- airbag analogy
• 30 Years of Safe and Effective Use Buildings
Hospitals, Hospitality, Schools, Offices, Homes
Medical Goods Clean Room Goods Athletic Gear Consumer Garments Carpet Building Materials
What is an Antimicrobial System?
How does it work?How does it work? It is either applied using in-house (laundry additive, squirt bottles, spray
equipment, etc.) or professionally applied
The antimicrobial is covalently bound to substrates creating a surface that inhibits bacteria, molds, fungi, algae
Stays intact and active through repeated use and repeated exposure to microbes
Extends functional life of goods by resisting deterioration
Covalently Binds to SurfacesCovalently Binds to Surfaces
Specifically Destroys MicroorganismsSpecifically Destroys Microorganisms
Mode of Action Physical action – no chemistry involved
The cell membrane is attracted to the treated surface and then punctured by the long molecular chain.
Mode of Action (Continued…) The microorganism is further destroyed physically by
electrocution. Since the antimicrobial is not consumed while
destroying the organism, it remains effective and durable.
Technology at WorkTechnology at Work
On Untreated FabricOn Untreated Fabric
On Treated FabricOn Treated Fabric
E. coli bacteria after treatment
E. coli bacteria before treatment
Staph bacteria before treatment
Staph bacteria after treatment
Mechanical Mode of Protection
Effective against a very broad spectrum of all known bacteria, mold, fungi and algae
Does not leach chemicals or heavy metals
Will not rub off or seep into skin
Will not create adaptive microorganisms
Colorless, odorless
Registered with the EPA
Questions?
Contact Information
CSG Mid-Atlantic Group
Mick Ferry- VP SalesEmail: [email protected]
Phone: 610-524-8989Fax: 610-524-4105
http://www.csggrp.com