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Keeping track of hand hygiene compliance
Hand hygiene and skin care solutions specialist, DebMed, has partnered with RFiD Discovery to combine technologies, in a bid to accurately record real-time hand hygiene moments across hospital wards.
Full suite of point-of-care transducers unveiled
FUJIFILM SonoSite, a specialist in developing point-of-care ultrasound solutions, has announced the launch of two new transducers for the SonoSite iViz point-of-care ultrasound, now connecting a total of four to its hand-held diagnostic tool.
Cloud gives birth to Rosie ideas
A ‘thought cloud’ depicting feedback from the first ever maternity workshop at has been given pride of place at the Rosie Maternity Hospital.
Seven Trusts take part in Lean programme
NHS Improvement has selected seven Ttrusts to take part in its new three year Lean programme in a bid to deliver a Lean Management system in their organisation.
Heart patients among those to benefit as NHS England backs innovation
Innovative image analysis software that creates a 3D model of the heart and could prevent up to 35,000 patients a year undergoing invasive tests are to be fast-tracked into use by the NHS.
Cancer research team goes plastic-free
Poole Hospital’s oncology research team has banned single-use plastic from its department in an attempt to reduce waste and raise money for the hospital’s charity.
Appointments strengthen push into molecular diagnostics
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, has announced that on 1 April 2018 Dr John Anson, who has been with the company since 2006 as EVP of R&D, took over as CEO from Dr Mike Evans, who has become a non-executive director of OGT’s board.
Partnership aims to protect children from the dangers of UV
Hand hygiene and skin care specialist, Deb, has reaffirmed its ongoing partnership with Skcin, the national skin cancer charity, by stepping up its marketing activity and support.
Epic alert exposes ‘silent killer’
Patients at risk of the ‘silent killer’ sepsis are being identified and treated quicker at Cambridge University Hospitals thanks to a new alert and action feature in its electronic patient record system.
Protein detection test helps assure instruments are safe for use
Synoptics Health, a manufacturer of digital imaging systems for healthcare applications, has announced that its ProReveal test to detect proteins on surgical instruments is being used at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the UK’s largest NHS run Sterile Services Departments (SSDs).
Quality of care for patients with dementia improved in radiology department
Poole Hospital’s radiology department has implemented several new methods that will make X-ray examinations more comfortable for patients living with dementia.
Chief nurse retires after 38 years of service
Dr Cheryl Etches OBE, chief nurse and deputy chief executive at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, has retired as Chief Nurse after 38 years of service.
Healthcare has third most stressed workers in UK
Those working in healthcare are amongst the most stressed in the UK, according to new research.
Transition to Canon Medical Systems UK complete
The transition of Toshiba Medical Systems to Canon Medical Systems UK is complete with the aim to provide greater access to innovations and an expanding portfolio of imaging systems.
Major US breakthrough for UK developed medical device
UK-based medical devices company, Sky Medical Technology, has announced FDA 510(k) clearance for the use of its innovative medical device, geko, in the treatment of pre- and post-operative oedema (swelling) in the US.
NWAS is first ambulance service to implement GS1 Standard
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) has selected Ingenica Solutions to implement the inventory management system, Ingenica 360.
UK Pavilion set to grow as British HealthTech leads the way
Arab Health 2018’s UK Pavilion provided the highest visibility to date for the UK’s HealthTech industry. Managed by ABHI for over a decade, the Pavilion played host to more than 150 British companies, hospital groups, a range of pioneering surgical simulations and visits from international dignitaries.
1000 years’ service recognised at Poole Hospital
Staff with a combined millennia of NHS service were recognised this week at Poole Hospital’s annual long service awards.
Millions of patients to benefit from Great North Care Record
The Great North Care Record, a pioneering digital health project, is improving the treatment of three million people across the North East and North Cumbria.
Nanotech provides solution to antimicrobial resistance crisis
A British nanotech company has created a potentially life changing technology that aims to overcome the global crisis of antibiotic resistance.
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