How 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 MoreUpdate: Briefing on ESBLs, CPEs, & other antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria
We originally wrote this post in 2015 as a briefing on various antibiotic resistant bacteria. It’s one of the most popular articles on the blog, so time for an update! Read on to discover more about “antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria” and why resistant Enterobacterales are a real cause for concern. What are “antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria”? There…
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 MoreIs the latest SARS-CoV-2 variant, XBB.1.5, a cause for concern?
We discuss the new Omicron sub-variant (XBB.1.5), whether it’s more transmissible than other variants and how to prevent similar respiratory viruses from spreading. When did the Omicron variant first emerge? The emergence of the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant around December 2021 was a game-changer for the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst being more transmissible than previous variants, resulting in more widespread…
Read MoreDroplet & aerosol precautions are dead: long live ‘respiratory precautions’!
Our Clinical team discuss how the traditional distinction between “droplet” and “aerosol” transmission-based precautions, no longer seem relevant and how we should consider moving towards a combined set of “respiratory” precautions. One of the most absorbing aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, from a technical point of view, has been the developing understanding of the transmission dynamics of…
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…
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