On Apic.org there is a discussion about keyboards in the hospital. They list out good practices for keeping keyboards clean in a hospital setting. We also have advice on this topic:

“Dear Lisa & Nancy,

The list you provided is an excellent summary of suggested procedures, however a fully-sealed keyboard should be used in patient rooms, care areas and OR suites so that organic matter and pathogens are blocked from entering the “under-key” areas of standard open keyboards.  These create impossible to clean propagation zones resulting in substantial cross-contamination risk even when following germicidal wipe-down procedures.  Fully sealed keyboards, mice and touchpads can be more completely disinfected with a “Spray-Wipe-Spray” method between patients or when sharing a mobile computer among rooms.

We work closely with infection control professionals every day to advise which sealed keyboards & mice are most appropriate for their specific medical or food safety application.  There are over 150 different waterproof keyboards for medical use in the market today ranging from $19 to $450 and it can be utterly bewildering.  To help you and EHR/IT professionals with their product research, we’ve condensed this into an organized list of the most appropriate models from the top 7 manufacturers of sanitary typing products on SaniType.com.  Contact our customer service team directly to get more information – they’ve advised most of the top hospital systems in 17 countries and counting.”

WETKEYS Introduces Seal Shield’s Second Generation Silicone Keyboards That Are Antimicrobial, Backlit, 100% Waterproof and Dishwasher Safe.

“The SEAL TOUCH GLOW 2™ has been created to help reduce the risk of worldwide cross contaminations, including H1N1, Norovirus and the “superbug,” MRSA.  Dr. Charles Gerba, University of Arizona, tested numerous common touch surfaces and found keyboards to be a major bacteria harbor with 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet. Unlike any other keyboards, the Seal Shield™ SEAL TOUCH GLOW 2™ combines Seal Shield™ waterproof technology and SILVER SEAL™ technology for antimicrobial protection of the product, making it dishwasher safe and resistant to mold, mildew and odor causing bacteria. “

To read the entire release, click Here

For all your backlit keyboard, waterproof keyboard or more needs, check out WETKEYS.com

But still listen to your favorite music! Buy a waterproof mp3 player through WETKEYS.com

Now you can stay cool at the pool and keep the tunes going. And there is nothing better than that on a hot summer day.

We also have many other great products, from wireless washable keyboards to flexible back-lit keyboards.

So stop by our site today and grab one of our great summer deals.

The USA Today posted this earlier:

“Federal health officers logged more than 3,000 cases of potentially infectious diseases among travelers in the past year, including airline passengers with tuberculosis, whooping cough, measles, mumps and typhoid fever, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data obtained by USA TODAY.

The reported cases, a fraction of illnesses carried by travelers, show the importance of up-to-date vaccinations and getting medical advice before going abroad, says Nina Marano, chief of the CDC’s quarantine branch.”

To read the full article, go Here

It is important if you are traveling to have a keyboard that can be washed after you arrive. Just like you would wash your hands, you can wash a WETKEYS portable keyboard so you reduce the risk of getting sick.

Summer is vacation season, so make sure to stop by our site and equip yourself before your next adventure!

July is going strong and the weather is hot. Summer is in full force.

So why would you want to be stuck inside on your computer? Well with WETKEYS you can bring your laptop outdoors and hook up our washable keyboard so you don’t have to worry about getting it dirty.

Write your daily blog in the park or stay up to date with emails while at the pool, any place is good as long as you have your portable and waterproof keyboard from WETKEYS. Just remember to respect the sun!

All of our products are sealed so they are liquid-proof and cleanable after using. So what are you waiting for?

If you want to stay up to date on health stories and gain knowledge, there is a great website out there: InfectionControlToday

They have great stories and resources for those interested in the area.

WETKEYS also keeps you up to date on important issues and we have designed our products with a healthy lifestyle in mind.

All of our products are sealed so they are liquid-proof and cleanable. And we have a great variety, from flexible back-lit keyboards to wireless washable mice.

So stop by our site today and get some great products.

That is the question. Do you?

There is now legislation proposed to help prevent this.

The New York Times Says:

“A new poll shows that most Americans support proposed legislation requiring companies to offer at least seven days of paid sick leave, reports the Economix blog.”

You can read the entire article Here

By going to work sick you could be harming your co-workers. Luckily, WETKEYS products are waterproof and disinfectable so you can clean them between users.

We have the most washable keyboards around, some are even world firsts.

So stop by our site today to get yours.

Hello all,

The big news of the week was that WETKEYS brand keyboards are now Microsoft Windows(R) 7 Certified!

This means our silicone keyboards are among the first of their kind to have been tested and approved to bear the respected label. We are proud to bring this feature to you- and of course they are still backward compatible.

We also launched a new product – The Panasonic Toughbook designed exclusively for healthcare computing.

This new H1 Toughbook computer is rugged and can handle more than spills – it can survive an immersion cleaning for thorough, hospital-grade disinfection, just like our keyboards and mice.

So stop by our website today and get your WETKEYS!

It’s 3pm in the afternoon on a Monday. You have some work left to do before your day is over but you are craving a 90 minute nap.

Well, if you are in this situation why don’t you bring this article on Naps Make You Smarter to your boss. How can your boss say no to that? You will be a smarter employee and a better rested one. I call that a “win win.”

And maybe with your new-found smartness you will go out and get yourself a keyboard from WETKEYS.com

Our products are waterproof and washable. You will mitigate your chances of getting sick, so that means less work missed. Your boss will love you even more! I’m seeing big things in your future, “Mr. CEO.” (that sounds nice, doesn’t it?)

So stop on by our site and grab yourself one the healthiest keyboards on the market.

It’s Fat Tuesday and you know they are celebrating in New Orleans.

It’s a day of celebration and we here at WETKEYS are enjoying it too.

We have great keyboards for you. You can spill your Mardi Gras drinks and food all over our keyboards and just clean the mess off. They are waterproof and cleanable.

So check out WETKEYS today and enjoy the holiday!