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HARTMANN Academy

Learning & Knowledge
Risk Prevention

Stay informed about information and initiatives to improve patient safety.

At HARTMANN we’re addressing an issue faced throughout the medical industry – how can more operations and treatments be performed with the same headcount without compromising clinical standards? We work closely with healthcare professionals to identify ways to improve patient safety with cost-saving, time-saving solutions.

Our knowledge

Risk Prevention

Reducing the risk of wound infections with disposable surgical clothing

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How disposable surgical clothing reduces OR risk. Find out how single-use operating theatre clothing and drapes prevent germ transfer and how they compare to reusable materials.

Risk Prevention

Improving patient safety in and around the operating theatre

three surgeons doing a surgery wearing blue gowns and head and

Death and illness still exist as a result of surgical infections and human error. There are a number of factors that need to be addressed to improve patient safety including teamwork, administration and organisation, technology and product logistics.

Risk Prevention

Enhancing teamwork in operating theatres

Operating team getting dressed

Research carried out ten years ago showed that one in 10 hospital patients was likely to suffer an error during their hospital stay. A key recommendation, trials of which are currently underway, was that team-based training could reduce human error and improve patient safety. Find out how.

Our products

HARTMANN works to improve safety and increase efficiency

At HARTMANN we’ve developed a range of unique disposable surgical drapes (Foliodrape) and gowns (Foliodress) that offer a high degree of safety, support effective infection control and, importantly, offer an economic alternative to reusable textile systems. We can provide different material qualities and product designs to respond to surgery-specific requirements.

From disposable surgical gloves to pre-packaged sterile sets that reduce prep times and increase productivity

HARTMANN’s risk prevention range for operating theatres, treatment rooms and wards consists of:

Surgical drapes (surgical drape sheets, special surgical drapes, surgical draping sheets for general surgery/gynaecology and obstetrics/orthopaedics and accident surgery/ENT, oral and maxillofacial surgery/urology and cardiothoracic, cardiovascular and neurosurgery, accessories),
Operating theatre clothing (disposable scrub clothing, surgical gowns (standard), surgical gowns (reinforced), surgical masks, surgical caps),
X-ray detectable surgical absorbents, Personal and patient hygiene,
Examination gloves (latex powder-free)

Operating Theater

Foliodress® Gown Protect Reinforced new

The reliable, economical single-use surgical gowns.

Foliodress® Suit

The comfortable scrub clothing that is made from highly air-permeable non-woven.

Foliodress® eye protect

The secure and comfortable eye protection.

Overview of our customer solutions

HARTMANN for pharmacists

Female pharmacists smiles into the camera.

HARTMANN empowers your pharmacy with trusted healthcare products, expert training, and personalized support. Enhance your business and serve your customers confidently with solutions in wound care, disinfection, diagnostics, and more. Your success is our priority.

HARTMANN for nursing homes

A young woman is hugging an older woman who is sitting in a wheelchair.

Residents’ well-being is our common priority. Let's partner to bring you’re your facilities innovative solutions for continence management, wound care, and hygiene. Your success is our success. Together, for a better care.

HARTMANN Direct

HARTMANN for private users

Caring for loved ones, and especially providing care for them, demands dedication and perseverance. This makes comprehensive protection and optimal hygiene through the right product all the more important. We understand this and are here to help you and your loved ones with suitable solutions for a variety of needs.