What is PAS 29 - Disposable pulp products about?
Introducing disposable pulp products is a straightforward step up in improving infection prevention as well as making a more pleasant working environment for carers and residents/patients alike.
Paper pulp disposable products are made by the extraction of water from a suspension of cellulose fibre. These products are bedpans, slipper bedpans, bottles, bowls, trays and jugs and are designed to be capable of containing water and human waste. They are designed for one-time use and to have an appropriate for one-time use. PAS 29 is a product assessment specification developed to provide an interim specification for disposable pulp products for use in healthcare.
Who is PAS 29 - Disposable pulp products for?
PAS 29 on disposable pulp products is useful for:
- The paper industry
- Paper products manufacturers
- Healthcare organization that uses disposable pulp products
- Quality control personnel
- Testing laboratories
Why should you use PAS 29 - Disposable pulp products?
Healthcare organisations around the world are on the journey to benefit from the disposable pulp concept for managing human waste, gaining the benefits associated with each step. Packaging is designed and used in such a manner as to prevent damage to the products which may affect the performance. PAS 29 specifies performance requirements for paper pulp disposable products for use in healthcare.
PAS 29 goes through the tests such as the water retention test which establish the water retention capability of paper pulp products and the maceration test which help to establish the effective maceration of pulp products for disposal into the sewage system.
Washing bedpans and urine bottles is a risk for carers and residents. PAS 29 prevents cross-infection risks associated with reusable bedpans and urine bottles.
