Has anybody got one of the new infection control fob watches or know if there any goo

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Hi,

I have seen these infection control fob watches at http://decon-time-inate.co.uk has anyone come accross them before or know anything about them?

I am looking to get some prizes for a link nurse meeting and they seem pretty cool.

if you could give me some info, it would be apprieciated

john

Specializes in Oncology.

We're not allowed to wear watches. There's clocks in all of the patients rooms. It's nice, then I don't need to worry about an infection control fob.

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Specializes in Trauma/Burn ICU, Neuro ICU.

Hey, I actually bought 3 of these! Very cute, but my left hand has to hold it to read it while I take a pulse, and because I'm looking down at the watch that is pinned to my scrubs top, I can't easily assess/count respirations. So......I went back to wearing my wrist watch!

I have thought about pinning it to a lanyard, but have not done that yet.

They are totally cleanable. The watch comes out easily for cleaning, but won't just fall out.

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Specializes in Making the Pt laugh..

I have just bought a fob watch after looking for a long time. The problem with most that I have seen is that they are very girly and dont suit my rugged personality. Mine is a Leatherman brand with a carabiner clasp. It wont be as effective to clean as the one on the link but I have already found it to be a lot less of a pain than my old wristwatch.

I think Fob V's Wristwatches is a personal choice that is influenced by the culture, someone stated that in the US wristwatches are the norm where the Fob watch is more for the UK. In Australia I think we have a split between both due to our ability to borrow "culture"from wherever we like.

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I just got one of the watches, red! I have used it 2 days, getting used to not looking at my wrist. I am so happy about washing, as I dont worry about my watch harbouring water/soap/ bacteria under the metal band.

I am still trying various locations to see which is best/easiest to use/see.

It must be a hit as 2 nurses ordered themselves a watch today. Its 10.94GBP, which is getting cheaper as the puond falls.

back to the scotch

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Hi,

I have seen these infection control fob watches at http://decon-time-inate.co.uk has anyone come accross them before or know anything about them?

I am looking to get some prizes for a link nurse meeting and they seem pretty cool.

if you could give me some info, it would be apprieciated

john

After awhile, I decided to order one from this company, and I love it. It's not too big at all. And patients think it's funny that my watch is "upside down" ;) I hate wristwatches because they'd catch germs in them; this is perfect. I pin it to my shirt, opposite side from where I clip my badge. SO easy to glance down at chest to see the time!

The watch face pops out of a one-piece vinyl fob case (with a pin backing). The whole thing cleans beautifully, no nooks and crannies on the fob for catching icks.

With shipping to the US, it cost me about $21 I think (was 7.99 gbp plus shipping) Highly recommend.

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