RECENT FEATURE ARTICLES
Role of pure water for effective decontamination
Kalpesh Shah outlines the issues that need to be considered when implementing a purified water system.
Best practice to avoid contamination transfer
Nadine Bellamy-Thomas discusses the best practice approaches to minimise the risk of contamination transfer during reprocessing of medical devices, instrumentation and PPE.
AI becoming ‘weapon’ in fight against HCAIs
John Langton, PhD, argues that AI holds huge potential in infection prevention. The technology could have a major impact on identifying patients at most risk of infections, as well as improving patient outcomes.
Decontamination in the COVID era
Tautvydas Karitonas discusses the critical challenges for healthcare sectors that arose as a result of the pandemic – from reprocessing of PPE to environmental decontamination.
Improving hygiene in endoscopy
At ESGE Days 2021*, Pentax Medical hosted a symposium to hear from key opinion leaders on Scientific Perspectives on Hygiene Innovation in Endoscopy. The majority of the insights shared in this article were presented during this symposium
Good skin health vital for hand hygiene compliance
Healthcare workers’ hands have always been at the forefront of infection prevention, but one of the most common barriers to good hand hygiene technique among healthcare professionals is skin irritation.
Automated technology for infection prevention
Howard Wilkinson discusses the role of technology in infection prevention, from autonomous robots to hand hygiene compliance monitors.
Early detection of pressure injury/ulcer risk
Caroline Fallon provides an insight into the risk factors for pressure injuries/ulcers, current guidance on prevention and management, as well as the importance of early detection.
Post-Brexit: medical device compliance
Ed Ball offers an insight into the post-Brexit implications for medical device compliance.
Driving improvement in infusion safety
Reports suggest that smart pumps reduce but do not eliminate drug infusion errors. So, how can the risks associated with smart pump use be effectively managed and patient safety improved?
Quality improvement during COVID-19
Kate Woodhead RGN DMS provides an insight into quality improvement efforts during the pandemic and the important lessons learned.
Securing a positive technology legacy
The Health Foundation has published research on user’s views on the use of technology during the pandemic. While the responses were largely positive, not everyone was convinced that the increased use of technology represented ‘quality care’.
NHS faces ‘exodus’, IPPR warns Government
A new poll has found that 1 in 4 healthcare staff – equivalent to 330,000 workers – are ‘more likely’ to leave the NHS in England after a year of pandemic pressure.
The hidden victims of the COVID pandemic
Martin Usher, a member of the Major Trauma Group, argues that the need for increased access to rehabilitation services has never been more important as the NHS recovers from the impact of the pandemic.
Remote monitoring to detect deterioration
Simon Applebaum discusses how the adoption of digital technology, specifically remote monitoring, can give teams unprecedented real-time visibility of their most at-risk patients, & outlines its role in future models of continuous & preventative care
Sustainability and single use
George I’ons discusses the impact of the single use on the environment and highlights some potential solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of disposable medical devices.
Artificial intelligence in bowel cancer screening
Dr. Bu’ Hayee, deputy clinical director for gastroenterology, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, discusses the role of AI technology in reducing variation in detection rates between endoscopists.
Calls to re-examine ventilation in hospitals
David Hartley supports a more critical appraisal of ventilation requirements in patient care areas, in light of the pandemic.
Tackling errors in Cauda Equina diagnosis
Maya Sushila warns that misdiagnosis of cauda equina syndrome often results from problems with communication, between clinicians and patients, and the cost of subsequent litigation to the NHS can be high.
Embracing digital health to improve outcomes
A digital health All-Party Parliamentary Group aims to highlight the benefits that digital technologies can have when successfully implemented.
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29th April 2024
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16th May 2024
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18th May 2024
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6th June 2024
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22nd June 2024
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