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Infection Control

Reducing hospital-acquired infections and protecting patient safety

Infection control technology covers the devices and systems that reduce pathogen transmission in clinical environments, from antimicrobial-surface peripherals to automated UV-light disinfection. Derive Technologies provides both passive and active solutions, along with the management and oversight features that let facilities enforce protocols across departments.
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By combining technology with workflow efficiency, Derive helps healthcare organizations reduce infection rates and create safer environments for both patients and staff.

CURRENT CHALLENGES

Widespread Prevalence of Healthcare-Associated Infections

HAIs remain widespread. According to the CDC, one in 31 patients develops a healthcare-associated infection on any given day. (CDC)

The Severe Human Toll and Patient Mortality

The human toll is significant. The NIH reports that nearly 2 million patients in the U.S. suffer from HAIs each year, with up to 90,000 fatalities. (NIH)

The Staggering Economic Burden on Hospitals

The economic burden is staggering. HAIs cost hospitals an estimated $28 to $45 billion annually, with each case adding roughly $15,000 to the cost of care.

Persistent Post-Pandemic Urgency in Healthcare Facilities

Post-pandemic urgency persists. The global COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to strengthen infection prevention in healthcare facilities. Progress has been made, but hospital-acquired infections remain a critical challenge.

SOLUTIONS THAT MATCH THE CHALLENGES

Passive solutions: specialized keyboards, mice, and data-entry devices built with antimicrobial polymers, designed for long-term durability and repetitive disinfecting with chemical wipes.
Active solutions: advanced sterilization products using UV-light disinfection techniques, which can be automated, tracked, and managed to enforce compliance and ensure consistent sanitation practices.
Management and oversight features that let facilities monitor effectiveness, standardize cleaning protocols, and enforce best practices across departments.

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We’re proud to partner with some of the most respected names in the industry, delivering innovative IT solutions that drive lasting success.

The Importance of Infection Control

The global COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need to strengthen infection prevention in healthcare facilities. While progress has been made, hospital-acquired infections remain a critical challenge.

Behind those numbers are lives lost, extended hospital stays, and increased strain on already limited healthcare resources. Infection control has become a top priority for improving patient safety and reducing operational costs, and it touches every shared device across the clinical point-of-care environment.

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Derive's Infection Control Solutions

Derive Technologies provides healthcare organizations with a wide range of passive and active solutions to address infection control challenges.

Passive Solutions: specialized keyboards, mice, and data-entry devices built with antimicrobial polymers designed for long-term durability and repetitive disinfecting with chemical wipes.

Active Solutions: advanced sterilization products that use UV-light disinfection techniques that can be automated, tracked, and managed to enforce compliance and ensure consistent sanitation practices.

Many of these tools also include management and oversight features, enabling facilities to monitor effectiveness and standardize cleaning protocols across departments.

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Why Choose Derive for Infection Control?

With decades of healthcare technology experience, Derive delivers more than devices. We provide a comprehensive infection control strategy.

Our expertise lies in selecting and deploying the right mix of products, integrating oversight tools, and aligning solutions with clinical workflows to maximize impact. The selection matters, because a device that clinicians work around does not reduce transmission.

By working with Derive, healthcare organizations can move beyond ad-hoc measures and build sustainable infection control programs that reduce HAIs, improve compliance, and safeguard patient outcomes, supported by the wider healthcare practice behind them.

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Healthcare Technology Partners

Advantech is a global leader in healthcare technology, working closely with medical equipment manufacturers to create patient-centered solutions. Their offerings include point-of-care medical computers, medical computing carts, real-time surgical imaging, and healthcare information terminals.

Amico designs and manufactures innovative healthcare solutions for nearly every hospital department. Their portfolio spans headwalls, casework, suction and oxygen regulators, safe patient handling systems, lighting, computer workstations, medical air/vacuum systems, patient furniture, and diagnostic equipment.

Barco delivers advanced visualization solutions to enhance clinical decision-making. In radiology, their Nio and Coronis diagnostic displays deliver superior image clarity, while their FDA-approved Mammo Tomosynthesis 5MP system advances mammography imaging.

Capsa Healthcare leads in medication management, IT healthcare, and pharmacy automation across hospitals, long-term care, and ambulatory centers worldwide. Derive integrates Capsa’s point-of-care solutions with secure IT infrastructure, wireless capabilities, and clinical best practices.

Chargetech’s portfolio includes mobile charging stations, smart lockers, and device power solutions designed to keep users connected in high-traffic environments. Built for workplaces, healthcare facilities, education, and public spaces, these solutions enhance user experience, reduce device downtime, and provide secure, reliable access to power throughout the day.

Code is a leader in image-based barcode scanning systems purpose-built for healthcare. Their solutions support patient administration, supply chain tracking, lab sample verification, and pharmacy operations. Devices are disinfectant-ready and carry the industry’s highest IP rating.

Ergotron delivers ergonomic medical carts, wall-mounted workstations, and telehealth solutions designed for healthcare workflows. StyleView and CareFit carts streamline documentation, patient medication dispensing, and clinical review processes.

Fujitsu’s Imaging Solutions group offers compact, high-performance document scanners optimized for healthcare environments. The award-winning fi-800R enables efficient batch scanning of varied media, from IDs to envelopes, in minimal desk space.

ACL’s portfolio includes medical-grade computing solutions, including all-in-one PCs, displays, and mobile technologies designed for healthcare and other regulated environments. Built with a focus on reliability, hygiene, and long lifecycle support, these solutions help organizations maintain consistent performance, support clinical workflows, and meet the demands of secure, high-availability operations.

Humanscale designs ergonomic healthcare technology solutions that improve patient safety, caregiver efficiency, and clinical accuracy. Their TouchPoint mobile carts, MedLink medication management systems, and ViewPoint wall stations enhance workflows.

JACO manufactures point-of-care EMR mobile carts, wall stations, and arm systems crafted from aircraft-grade materials. Their EVO series emphasizes ergonomics, infection control, LiFePO4 battery technology for long runtimes, and fully customizable configurations.

Metro provides durable storage and workflow solutions for healthcare, including medical carts, shelving, PPE storage, and protective safety shields. Their modular, customizable systems help improve organization, enhance accessibility, and maintain strict infection control standards.

Seal Shield develops infection prevention technologies such as fully washable, antimicrobial keyboards and mice, protective device cases, Airocide™ air purification, and UVC disinfection. Their products are engineered for medical use with durability at the forefront.

Zebra delivers barcode scanning, printing, and tracking solutions that improve patient identification, specimen collection, medication safety, and asset management. Their disinfectant-ready devices are built for continuous use and integrate with hospital systems.

With Derive, healthcare providers gain a strategic partner committed to improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing patient outcomes.

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From streamlined IT operations to enhanced security, these success stories reflect the trust businesses place in Derive Technologies — and the results we deliver every day.

“The solution far exceeded our expectations in terms of both short-term and long-term business value. Our infrastructure is now the foundation for us to deliver on our commitment to our customers: Get it right the first time, every time.”

— Chief Technology Officer, Global Logistics Company

“Derive has stepped up to the plate. They understand what healthcare is about. It's not selling me a server; it's selling me a service that helps me take care of my patients at the end of the day.”

— Vince Splendido, Asst. VP for Materials Management and Revenue Cycle for Allied Services

“The HPE SimpliVity solution was precisely what we needed at this point in our company's evolution. Having the ability to tap into the advantages of cloud computing while adding even greater data security and DR/BU capabilities was something we did not think was possible. But with HPE SimpliVity and the Derive Technologies' team, it quickly became our new reality.”

— Chief Technology Officer, Private Equity Firm

“When my company suffered a ransomware attack on Dec. 23, 2023, I immediately reached out to Derive for assistance. With their round-the-clock remote and on-site assistance throughout the holidays, my company was back to normal IT operations only five days later. I continue to rely upon their expert and responsive IT services to this day.”

— Allen Greenwald, President, Prudent Publishing

“IT Initiatives has had a highly positive experience collaborating with Derive Technologies on the Fellowship LIFE project. Your team has successfully implemented our envisioned next-generation network infrastructure, utilized to provide exceptional care and services for our clients' residents while meeting operational needs and objectives.”

— John Dalton, Principal Consultant, IT Initiatives

“Derive worked with our IT staff, suppliers, and technology partners to optimize a unified solution in far less time and with less expense than we imagined. As trusted partners, they went above and beyond to secure our systems and ensure our goals were met or exceeded.”

— Matt Miller, Executive Director, Applewood

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Why is infection control so critical in healthcare today?

HAIs affect millions of patients each year, leading to preventable deaths, higher treatment costs, and extended hospital stays. Shared devices at the bedside are among the most frequently touched and least frequently cleaned surfaces in a hospital, which is why the technology layer matters alongside hand hygiene.

2. What types of infection control solutions does Derive provide?

We offer both passive solutions, such as antimicrobial keyboards and mice, and active UV-light disinfection systems with compliance features. Passive devices protect continuously between cleanings, while active systems handle scheduled decontamination with an auditable record.

3. Can Derive solutions integrate into hospital workflows?

Yes. Our infection control technologies are designed to fit into existing clinical processes while supporting oversight and compliance. Fit matters more than specification here, because a disinfection step that adds time to a shift is the step clinicians skip.

4. How do passive and active solutions differ?

Passive solutions use antimicrobial materials for frequent wipe-downs, while active solutions provide automated sterilization using UV light. Most facilities run both, using antimicrobial peripherals on shared workstations and carts, and UV systems for rooms and equipment between patients.

5. Does Derive provide consulting for infection control strategy?

Absolutely. We collaborate with healthcare leaders to evaluate needs, recommend the right mix of solutions, and support deployment and training. That evaluation covers which departments carry the highest transmission risk, so spend goes where it changes outcomes.

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