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Help reduce staff sickness and improve air ventilation with Rediair
As the winter season approaches, concerns over staff sickness and indoor air quality are becoming increasingly important. According to the UK Office for National Statistics, the number of days taken sick with minor complaints such as coughs, colds and flu continues to rise since the pandemic, after falling each year between 2005 and 2019 [1].…
Read MoreTackling surface contamination is key to controlling Candida auris
Candida auris is a key emerging threat to healthcare facilities worldwide. For reasons that are not completely clear, the prevalence of C. auris seems to be rising. C. auris is shed into the environmental, can survive on dry surfaces for extended periods, and there is evidence that surface contamination plays an important role of the…
Read MoreHow Rediair can address NHS England’s new air filtration guidelines
In this week’s article, we discuss the newly developed UK guidance for air filtration in the NHS. Why ventilation is important Ventilation is an important component in infection prevention and control (IPC), specifically in the management of airborne infection. Emphasised as a key line of defence for environmental decontamination within the clinical space, demand for…
Read MoreDiscover how East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust increased and improved ventilation with Rediair
Discover how East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust (ESNEFT) increased and improved ventilation across their Trust to deal with respirator organisms by introducing 200 Rediair units across their estate. Earlier this month, we spoke with Michelle Biggins, Infection Prevention and Control Lead nurse from ESNEFT, to find out how they’re delivering improved air quality…
Read MoreWiping out MRSA using Clinell “green” wipes
We discuss how introducing one-step Clinell Universal Wipes at University Hospital Birmingham was associated with a significant 55% reduction in the rate of MRSA acquisition. Clinell Universal led to a 55% reduction in the rate of MRSA acquisition A study published by scientists from University Hospital Birmingham evaluated the impact of introducing the one-step Clinell Universal Wipes (which both clean…
Read More5 reasons to choose Clinell Universal for your hospital
From improving patient safety to protecting medical devices from damage, here are 5 reasons why you should choose Clinell Universal for your hospital. 1. Help protect patient safety Your wipe choice affects patient outcomes. Clinell products are the only products proven to reduce the spread of pathogens that cause healthcare-associated infection in clinical practice in the UK. Clinell…
Read MoreWhat’s it like to work at GAMA Healthcare?
We discuss what it’s like to work at GAMA Healthcare and why it’s one of 2022’s “Most Loved Workplaces”. Earlier this year, GAMA was named a “Most Loved Workplace” by Most Loved Workplaces®, an independent body that assesses, certifies and brands companies as workplaces that employees love. It required submitting a detailed application and sharing a…
Read MoreTactics for managing C. diff infections (CDIs) with Clinell Peracetic Acid Wipes
In this blog post, we’ll uncover why Clostridioides difficile poses a challenge and how to best prevent the transmission of spores with commode decontamination. Working in healthcare, “C. diff” is always a pathogen of concern. Rightly so, as it has been associated with costly outbreaks in healthcare settings, especially since the emergence of hypervirulent strains since…
Read MoreCan Clinell products kill Group A Streptococcus (‘Strep A’)?
Today on GAMA’s blog, we’re sharing the latest information about Strep A discussing how effective Clinell products are at killing it. ‘Strep A’ in the news Strep A is all over the news at the moment because, sadly, there have been a number of deaths among children in the UK caused by these invasive infections. What is…
Read MoreHighlights from the IPS IV Forum Conference
Our Clinical Specialist, Georgina Saviolaki, summarises her highlights from the IPS IV Forum Conference. Topics include, spread of pathogens from the sink, rethinking PPE, line flushing & antimicrobial stewardship. This one-day event entitled ‘Vascular Access Getting to the Point of the Matter’ was held on the 18th November at Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, which…
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