Tag Archives: infection control

It has long been acknowledged that the built environment plays a crucial role in infection control. Healthcare facilities need to be designed and renovated to prevent the spread of infections among patients, staff and visitors. Consultant Medical Microbiologist Michael Weinbren; ...

Churchill has retained its contract with the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) for a further three years, with the option to extend. SCAS is an integral part of the NHS’ daily operations, providing ambulance services across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and ...

Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, is excited to announce the successful launch of its new Biobloc family, formerly known as Bioguard. The range, launched on 29th November, offers high-quality performance in areas such as infection control ...

A government commissioned report calling for buildings to be made more infection resilient through the imposition of higher ventilation standards, is being backed by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The report, which was requested by the government’s Chief Scientific ...

Manufacturing firm launches air sanitiser and hand dryer in one that ‘reduces risk’ at every stage of use Oxford-based hand dryer manufacturer Airdri (www.airdri.com/) is bringing a new product to market that is set to revolutionise bathroom hygiene and infection ...

There is finally light at the end of the tunnel for UK businesses, which have endured an unprecedented period of challenge and upheaval owing to the coronavirus pandemic. But businesses can’t afford to become complacent about infection control at this ...

In times of crisis, people look to secure their safety; as the world prepares for “the new normal” it is vital to move from a reactive mind-set to a proactive one, with health and safety at the forefront of people’s ...

Sodexo has joined forces with the Infection Prevention Society (IPS), the premier professional organisation in Europe for nurses involved in infection prevention and control, and Tork, Essity’s global professional hygiene brand, to launch an Environment, Cleaning and Decontamination (ECD) programme ...

Paul Lucas, MD at Artic Building Services discusses how HVAC systems can promote infection control within a healthcare environment With airborne transmission accounting for over a third of all hospital-acquired infections, it is important to explore methods of limiting the ...

Research across FM, healthcare, education, manufacturing and food service sectors into attitudes on going back to the workplace by Kimberly-Clark reveals that when it comes to wellbeing, infection control remains the number one priority The Coronavirus pandemic has moved wellbeing, ...