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Hygiene and Infection Control

Products & Services 

Angloplas Dispensers Help Reduce the Risk of Cross Infection

June 8, 2023June 7, 2023Care Homes, Care Staff, Health and Safety, Hygiene and Infection Control, Products and Services

Angloplas are a UK manufacturer who specialise in producing dispensers for the health and hygiene industry. Although these are designed to keep the workplace tidy…

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Products & Services 

ID NOW™ – Helping You to Put Your Residents’ Needs First

March 31, 2023April 26, 2023Care Homes, Care Technology, Health and Safety, Hygiene and Infection Control, Products and Services

ID NOW™ Helping you to put your residents’ needs first by treating them quickly, and isolating where needed. AN EASY-TO-USE INSTRUMENT, PROVIDING POSITIVE RESULTS FOR:…

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Products & Services 

Is Your Care Home Ready for its 2023 CQC Inspection?

March 30, 2023April 26, 2023Care Homes, Health and Safety, Hygiene and Infection Control, Products and Services

For any care home, the laundry process is critical to maintaining stringent hygiene standards and is therefore service area that will be closely evaluated upon…

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Products & Services Professional Comment 

Priorities For Operational Success Within The Care Home

January 26, 2023April 26, 2023Care, Care Homes, Health and Safety, Hygiene and Infection Control, Laundry Solutions, Products and Services, Professional Comment

By Nicola Whittaker, National Account Manager at Miele Professional (www.mielecarehome.co.uk) Whilst the pressures of the pandemic have eased, its lasting impact on the care industry…

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Products & Services 

Reduce Your Operating Costs!!

January 26, 2023April 26, 2023Care Homes, Care Residents, Health and Safety, Hygiene and Infection Control, Products and Services

Opeque can assist in reducing energy bills, complying with legislation, managing health and safety and achieving a sustainable operation. Over years, Opeque has worked with…

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Products & Services 

Noroviruses: Outbreak Management and Disinfectant Choice

January 25, 2023April 26, 2023Health and Safety, Hygiene and Infection Control, Products and Services

By James Derham (BSc (hons)), Liam Grimshaw (MSc by research, BSc (hons)) Enteric virus (EV) outbreaks are prevalent in the care home community, with 73%…

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Products & Services 

ID NOW™ – Helping You to Put Your Residents’ Needs First

January 25, 2023April 26, 2023Care Homes, Covid-19, Health and Safety, Hygiene and Infection Control, Products and Services, Technology

ID NOW™ Helping you to put your residents’ needs first by treating them quickly, and isolating where needed. AN EASY-TO-USE INSTRUMENT, PROVIDING POSITIVE RESULTS FOR:…

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Professional Comment 

Legionella Sampling: Part 3 – Testing Methods & What Next?

January 4, 2023April 26, 2023Care, Care Homes, Health and Safety, Hygiene and Infection Control, Professional Comment

By Roy Sullivan / Authorising Engineer [Water], Water Hygiene Centre Ltd (www.waterhygienecentre.com) Methods used for testing Legionella and other water samples Whilst there are many…

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Professional Comment 

How to Care for Your NHS Uniform

August 4, 2022April 26, 2023Health and Safety, Hospitals, Hygiene and Infection Control, NHS, Nurses, Professional Comment, Uniforms and Workwear

By Peter Gretton, Senior Fabric Technologist at Alexandra (www.alexandra.co.uk/garment-care.com) A clean and defect-free uniform provides the first step towards adequate infection prevention and control, something…

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Professional Comment 

Guidance for Staff Returning or Joining the Care Sector

September 15, 2020Hygiene, Hygiene and Infection Control, Professional Comment

COVID-19 is an infectious disease that is highly contagious (Li, 2020). While most people will experience mild to moderate symptoms, the elderly are at greater…

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Professional Comment 

Callero Shield for Care Homes and Clinics

September 14, 2020September 11, 2020Hygiene, Hygiene and Infection Control, Infection Control, Professional Comment

For over 40 years, Gratnells Medical products have been widely used for hospital storage. From trolleys and frames, to trays and accessories,

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News 

‘Absolutely Vital’ For Nursing Staff To Be Valued And Supported During Coming Months, Says NHS Employers

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020Hygiene and Infection Control, Nurses

Responding to the findings of an RCN survey showing an increase in nursing staff thinking of leaving the profession, Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers, which is part of the NHS Confederation, said:

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Health News 

Major Milestone Hit As Two Billion Items Of PPE Delivered

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020Healthcare, Hygiene and Infection Control, News

Two billion items of PPE have been delivered to NHS and social care staff across the UK since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Government has announced today.

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Care Homes News 

Avery Tucks In For The Care Worker’s Charity!

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020Care Homes, Hygiene and Infection Control, News

Avery Healthcare are a major sponsor and supporter of the Care Workers’ Charity (CWC), a UK organisation that supports current and former care workers with…

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News 

CQC Books Testing Appointments For Nearly 12,500 Care Staff

April 21, 2020April 21, 2020Care, Hygiene and Infection Control

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has been contacting adult social care providers to book appointments for their staff to be tested for COVID-19. Since 10…

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