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TSA and De Montfort University look to set new standard for healthcare laundry wash processes

The Textile Services Association (TSA) recently presented a new standardised test protocol for evaluating the disinfection efficacy of laundry wash processes at its spring conference. This marks the latest stage in the ongoing partnership between the TSA and De Montfort ...

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Sodexo awarded place on CCS Healthcare Soft FM Services framework 

Sodexo Health & Care has been named on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) RM6331 Healthcare Soft Facilities Management Services framework for a period of three years with an option to extend for an additional year. This national framework is available ...

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Healthcare Cleaning Forum announces 2024 programme

On 16 May 2024 Interclean’s Healthcare Cleaning Forum (HCF) will once again open its doors to healthcare cleaning enthusiasts from far and wide. With a packed programme aimed at cleaning professionals, healthcare experts, hospital managers, infection prevention specialists, facility managers ...

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Tork supports World Hand Hygiene Day with interactive training

Some healthcare providers only practise proper hand hygiene less than half of the recommended time, according to studies. But research from Tork manufacturer Essity reveals that around 80 per cent of professionals have expressed a desire to improve their hand ...

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Sodexo and Essity partner with the Infection Prevention Society for third ECD conference to tackle the future of the built environment

It has long been acknowledged that the built environment plays a crucial role in infection control. Healthcare facilities need to be designed and renovated to prevent the spread of infections among patients, staff and visitors. Consultant Medical Microbiologist Michael Weinbren; ...

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Hospice housekeeping manager nominated for national award

A hospice Housekeeping Manager is in the running for a prestigious national award. Paula di Palma, who stepped up to lead the St Raphael’s housekeeping team when Covid struck, is a finalist in the 2024 Our Health Heroes Awards, delivered ...

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MyCleaning Awards acknowledge Medirest teams  

Medirest teams have been recognised at this year’s MyCleaning Awards which took place on 20 February 2024. The awards are organised in collaboration with NHS England and receive hundreds of entries from across the UK’s healthcare sector. The awards recognise ...

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GOJO recognised as a key NHS partner

GOJO, the inventor of PURELL™ is one of the brands to be showcased in an official publication commemorating the NHS, entitled ‘NHS 75: Celebrating 75 Years of the National Health Service.’ This accolade demonstrates the key role played by the ...

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