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 ...
Read More »Use of synbiotics revolutionise hospital cleaning systems
Hospitals could save more than a billion euros a year in medical and hygiene costs by switching to a new synbiotic cleaning product, which coat surfaces with live probiotics to actively fight off bacteria, instead of using traditional disinfectants. Researchers ...
Read More »BiocareUV commences R&D contract with Public Contracts Scotland
BiocareUV Ltd has commenced its R&D contract with Public Contracts Scotland as part of the HAARSAIN SBRI Competition ‘Reducing Spread of Airborne Pathogens in Healthcare’. BiocareUV Ltd will research & develop new UV technology with associated control software within NHS Tayside ...
Read More »Tackling DSBs: the new micro-organisms that harbour deadly superbugs and survive 95% of repeated deep-cleaning techniques
Healthcare providers increasingly find certain stubborn pathogens are a constant presence on particular wards. Despite diligent disinfection, certain Gram-negative or emerging pathogens such as persistent fungus Candida auris seem to create recurrent outbreaks with no clear cause. Emerging research shows that dry ...
Read More »B&M Waste advise healthcare professionals about clinical waste
There is often confusion in the medical profession about clinical waste; what is classed as hazardous offensive waste and what is infectious waste? Those in the medical profession are worried about infection control and lack of training can often lead ...
Read More »Hand hygiene: infection prevention in focus in recent Westminster debate
Hand hygiene and infection prevention is now a top priority on the Government’s agenda, after a recent Westminster debate addressed the key infection prevention issues within Healthcare settings. The debate addressed the use of electronic monitoring systems to measure hand ...
Read More »Interclean Amsterdam unveils 2018 Healthcare Forum: Added Value Meets Patient Safety
Looking to bring healthcare and cleaning professionals together, RAI Amsterdam has released the full schedule for its inaugural International Healthcare Forum – set to run alongside Interclean Amsterdam, the trade show for cleaning and hygiene professionals on Wednesday 16 May. ...
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