Disky's On A Mission For Safe And Effective Stethoscope Hygiene!
Join clinicians across the country to help raise awareness for stethoscope hygiene and patient safety
Raising Stethoscope Hygiene Awareness
Every day, thousands of patient encounters begin with a stethoscope, but studies show they can carry the same pathogens as a clinician’s unwashed hands.
Disky, a stethoscope protected by a blue touch-free aseptic barrier, is the curator for safe and effective stethoscope hygiene. He travels to hospitals across the country to raise awareness for stethoscope hygiene and celebrate teams who keep their patients safe.
Want to help? Request a Disky figure below and we’ll send one to you so you can help raise awareness!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1: Take a Photo
Show Disky in your unit, with your team, or anywhere!
2: Post It!
Share on LinkedIn, Instagram, or X. Be sure to use #Disky!
3: Tag Us
Mention @AseptiScope in your post so we can feature your photo!
4: Spread Word
Encourage your colleagues to raise stethoscope hygiene awareness!
What is Special About
Disk Cover Barriers
Disky’s Top 10 List:
1. Touch-Free Stethoscope¹
2. Superior Patient Protection¹
3. Aseptic Contact²𝄒 ³
4. Acoustically Invisible⁴
5. Workflow Positive⁵
6. Compliance Friendly⁵
7. Clinician Preferred⁶
8. Visible Solution for Patients⁷
9. Sustainable Technology¹
10. Positive Return-on-Investment⁸
Keep your stethoscope from being Risky!
References
1. Peacock WF, Dhand A, Albert NM, et al. Stethoscope barriers narrative review; It’s time for a strategy unfriendly to multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs). J Infect Public Health. 2024;17(6):1001-1006. doi:10.1016/j.jiph.2024.03.026
2. Vasudevan R, Shin JH, Chopyk J, et al. Aseptic Barriers Allow a Clean Contact for Contaminated Stethoscope Diaphragms. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2020;4(1):21-30. Published 2020 Feb 5. doi:10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2019.10.010
3. Peacock WF, Kalra S, Vasudevan RS, Torriani F. Aseptic Stethoscope Barriers Prevent C difficile Transmission In Vitro. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2021;5(1):103-108. Published 2021 Jan 13. doi:10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2020.10.002
4. Kalra S, Garri RF, Shewale JB. Aseptic Disposable Stethoscope Barrier: Acoustically Invisible and Superior to Disposable Stethoscopes. Mayo Clin Proc. 2021;96(1):263-264. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.10.029
5. Peacock WF, Chemaly RF, Torriani F, Shahid Z, Dawal S. A new normal for the clinician’s third hand: Stethoscope hygiene and infection prevention. Am J Infect Control. 2023;51(1):114-118. doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2022.10.005
6. Peacock WF, Kipper S, Neath SX. Stethoscope hygiene, workflow, and patient safety: The crux of healthcare-associated infections. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2022;2(Suppl 1):s55-s56. Published 2022 May 16. doi:10.1017/ash.2022.162
7. Siegmund, L.A., Peacock IV, W.F., Bena, J., Morrison, S., (September 17, 2024) “Patients and Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions of Stethoscope Barriers” OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing Vol. 29, No. 3. doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol29No03PPT29
8. Peacock WF. The hidden expense of stethoscope hygiene versus the real costs of failure. Clin Exp Emerg Med. 2024;11(1):6-8. doi:10.15441/ceem.23.161