Infection Prevention Pouch Helps Prevent Spread of Infectious Staph & MRSA A revolutionary medical product that solves

a worldwide health issue: How to red uce hospital-acquired infections. Chico, CA, October 24, 2013 -- Nearly 100,000 people die each year from preventa ble Nosocomial infections. Infections from Staphylococcus species including MRSA are a worldwide concern; the bacteria often colonize and infect patients in hos pital and healthcare settings. 30% to 40% of all people carry Staph including M RSA in their nose. The bacteria spreads through sneezing, wiping a runny nose, touching the nose or using a nasal cannula. Despite steps taken to reduce the sp read of these infections, they still remain a threat to the health and safety of everyone. More than $45 billion is spent annually treating preventable infectio ns including Staph & MRSA. A simple idea sparked a revolutionary new medical product that helps reduce the spread of Staph infections associated with MRSA or similar infectious bacteria w hen using nasal cannulas. The Infection Prevention Pouch (IPP) is a microbiostat ic breathable pouch that provides a protective holding space for nasal cannulas when not in use. This product reduced respiratory infections by 60% when compare d to the current practice of using plastic bags. In an unfunded laboratory study conducted by California State University in Febr uary 2013, a Staph infected nasal cannula was stored in a plastic bag for one ho ur. After an hour in the plastic bag, the microbial count on the nasal cannula s howed a 28% increase. A second nasal cannula was infected with the same Staph mi crobial count and was stored in the Infection Prevention Pouch for one hour. Aft er an hour in the IPP, the microbial count showed an 870% decrease. The IPP is a must-have for all medical facilities and home-care environments; nurse s, doctors, and administrators need to know about it. This product saves lives b y reducing the growth and spread of infections like Staph and MRSA, says charge nur se and NCP founder, Meredith Lloyd. The Infection Prevention Pouch (IPP) is convenient, cost effective, and easy to use. The IPP adheres to oxygen concentrators, wheelchairs, bedside tables and h ospital beds for ease of use. When the IPP needs to be changed or removed, it l eaves no residue behind. The Infection Prevention Pouch is a simple, inexpensive product that saves time, saves money, and saves lives. About Nosocomial Containment Products, Inc.: Nosocomial Containment Products, Inc. (NCP Corp.) was formed to promote the Infe ction Prevention Pouch (IPP), which greatly reduces or eliminates the risk of cr oss-contamination to patients from the use of nasal cannulas and HHNs during the ir stay at medical facilities when compared to the use of plastic bags. For additional information about the IPP and its ability to reduce or eliminate Staph & MRSA, visit http://www.ncpcorp.com/ or contact: NCP Corp., 1124 Almond V ista Ct., Chico, CA 95926 1-888-587-7775 Contact: Chris NCP Corp. 1124 Almond Vista Court Chico, CA, 95926 1-530-924-0050 chris.haley@punchstick.com http://www.ncpcorp.com