RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Their products include the highly successful Sluicemaster range comprising the SOLO, Classic+ and Panaway with Hands-Free Opening and Autostart function. From single bedpan disposal solutions to multiple product macerators, each has the patented Bugban technology built in, offering an increased level of protection.

Des, the knight in shining armour and champion of hand hygiene, was an instant success with the many visitors to the schülke exhibition stand at the recent Infection Prevention Society (IPS) conference in Bournemouth. Des is the standard bearer for desderman® – schülke’s rapid acting hand disinfection gel, which is ranked number one by NHS Supply Chain.

It was very encouraging to receive pertinent technical questions (which IPC practitioners appear to have avoided- wholesale – in previous years) relating to mixed water dead-legs, pipe flushing and other possible control measures.

Amongst Vernacare’s recent innovations is a unique patented detergent proof disposable wash bowl, recently awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation.

Fuelled by continuing dialogue with its members, this year’s theme for the AfPP Congress –‘Challenges and change: leading from the front line’ – has been sparked by the ground-breaking and fundamental changes to healthcare delivery announced in the Government’s white paper.

WARDRAY PREMISE is the UK’s premier radiation shielding company specialising in all types of radiation shielding for medical and industrial applications. These activities are complemented by a wide range of related accessories.

Over 1 million needlestick injuries are estimated to occur in the European Union every year, with 100,000 of these estimated within the UK. Needlestick injuries are one of the most common and serious risks to healthcare workers. The EU Sharps Directive aims to prevent many of these avoidable injuries.

GETINGE LANCER offers a comprehensive range of solutions for disinfection, sterilisation and infection control designed for reliable and cost-effective performance.

The oral care solutions developed by Kimberly-Clark Health Care are tailored to meet a variety of patient needs and comply with hospital protocols aimed at preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).

The Royal Surrey County Hospital has employed SONOSITE’s M-Turbo point-of-care ultrasound system for diagnosis and treatment in its intensive care unit.

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has introduced the 5mm BD AutoShield Safety Pen Needle, to enable healthcare workers and carers to deliver safe, comfortable injections to people with diabetes.

The NANOCLAVE Cabinet, which is able to decontaminate all non-invasive medical equipment and electronic devices using a clinically-proven germicidal light technology, is now available for purchase through NHS Supply Chain.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has entered into a three-year purchasing commitment with medical pulp supplier VERNACARE in a bid to achieve long-term savings.

INTERSURGICAL aims to reduce the environmental impact of its products and processes. This has resulted in a search for alternative materials to PVC. The Adult Eco Tracheostomy mask is the latest addition to its range of low environmental impact products.

In association with the English Newborn Hearing Screening Programme Centre (NHSP), Northgate Public Services has announced that it has been awarded a framework contract by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to provide a newborn hearing screening service in Ireland.

Compact, cost-effective system and comprehensive range of sterilisation products on display on stand W18 at Infection Prevention 2011.

CareFusion helps customers to improve patient care by working in close partnership with hospitals to protect both the operating team and patients through the provision of clinically proven infection prevention products.

Experts in single use pulp bedpan disposal, Haigh will be exhibiting the SOLO, and award-winning Panaway from their Sluicemaster range.

The Optitherm thermostatic tap from Horne has numerous features which help to prevent the spread of infection, including facilitating good management of the domestic water system.

As a leading provider of infection prevention products and solutions, Vernacare will be showcasing their latest innovations at this year’s Infection Prevention Society (IPS) Conference & Exhibition on 19-21 September 2011.