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Churchill Group has joined the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) as a corporate member.
The IPS is an independent charity with 2,000 members that informs, promotes and sustains evidence-based infection prevention policy and practice to create a health and care system where no person’s health and wellbeing is harmed by preventable infection.
The membership will allow Churchill to gain access to research and insight from various sectors across the country, access to new innovative products and software, and the chance to attend regional forums and learning events.
A handful of Churchill employees have been nominated as associates as part of the corporate membership, including group QHSE+S Director Chris Williams, Group Environment Manager Hannah Dales, and Director Charlotte Parr. Each associate will have access to the membership benefits and be able to feedback findings to their colleagues.
Churchill will use the membership to enhance its infection prevention and control processes across all sectors that it operates in, particularly healthcare and Make Ready, its ambulance cleaning and preparation service. Knowledge and insight gained from membership will help Churchill add further value to its customers, such as through continued enhancement of PRISM, its science-based hygiene programme.
Rufus Fidgeon, Operations Director at Churchill, said: “The IPS is a well-regarded institution with numerous experts among its members. The insight that we gain will benefit all of our clients and position Churchill as a leader in the FM sector in infection control and prevention. I’m also sure that we’ll be able to make a valuable contribution to the IPS thanks to the expertise our associate members possess.”
With the current economic crisis resulting in higher prices and more of a squeeze on resources, FMs need to ensure that they have robust building and maintenance services in place to control costs and reduce the need for emergency repairs. When it comes to drainage and plumbing there are also the challenges of dealing with extreme weather, from droughts to flooding, the need to meet stringent regulations and to avoid causing environmental damage.
UK drainage specialist, Metro Rod, has launched a survey which explores the main areas of interest for FMs in maintaining drainage and plumbing, including how they currently assess their supply chains to ensure they’re working with partners that meet the highest possible standards and provide value for money.
The results will be published online so that you can see how you compare to others within the sector.
The survey should take just 5-10 minutes of your time, and as a thank you, you will be entered into a prize draw, where one lucky winner will be picked at random to receive a £100 Amazon voucher.
To take part click here.
