Econo-Keys makes a washable keyboard that is very well suited for exam rooms, operating rooms, etc. 

Econo-Keys states the following about their keyboards:

Econo-Keys specializes in economical keyboards that are sealed and completely washable to withstand daily scrubdowns with anti-bacterial agents, enabling them to meet and exceed any hygienic protocol and reduce the spread of infectious bacteria such as MRSA, E. Coli and Hepatitis C.

The company says it protects against:

  • Splashing, hose-directed and submerged water
  • Bleach, alcohol and hospital-grade disinfectants
  • Corrosive, abrasive, acidic and alkaline substances
  • Dirt, dust, sand and other airborne debris
  • Extreme temperatures

John Lynn over at EMR and HIPAA has a video of the product from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) exhibit floor of the Econo-Keys keyboard in action.

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