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The importance of robust cleaning in patient care

The importance of robust cleaning in patient care

Understanding the correct cleaning processes and protocols for different environments is integral to mitigating the threat of infectious diseases and maintaining high levels of...

Air disinfection technology to reduce infection transmission

AirPurity’s innovative and adaptive air disinfection technology can eliminate dangerous hospital-acquired infections efficiently and cost-effectively. Hospital-acquired infections pose a significant risk to patients and an...
Using peracetic acid in biofilm management

Using peracetic acid in biofilm management

In response to increasing links between outbreaks and contaminated drains, GAMA Healthcare explores emerging evidence which supports the use of peracetic acid in the...
Patients with learning difficulties face significant challenges in long-term care

Patients with learning difficulties face significant challenges in long-term care

New research from the University of Birmingham has found that people with learning difficulties and/or autism face significant challenges upon leaving hospital care. According to...
Water management for health facilities

Water management for health facilities

State-of-the-art water management solutions for health facilities ensure hygienic water quality while being sustainable, energy-efficient and keeping operating costs to a minimum. Hospitals, research institutes...
Klebsiella infections are more prevalent in hospitals than in nature

Klebsiella infections are more prevalent in hospitals than in nature

According to the University of Oslo, people are more likely to contract Klebsiella in hospitals than from farm animals or water.   Some variants of Klebsiella...
Can healthcare reduce its reliance on single-use plastic?

Can healthcare reduce its reliance on single-use plastic?

Andreea Zotinca from Health Care Without Harm Europe discusses the impact of healthcare’s reliance on single-use plastic, and how it can be reduced. Plastic is...
Research uncovers how a superbug is spreading infection in hospitals

Research uncovers how a superbug is spreading infections in hospitals 

Hospital superbugs are using thin, stretchy fibres to attach themselves to surfaces and cause infections, according to new research from the University of Turku.  Researchers...
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Recommendations issued to improve patient safety in acute medical units

Digital healthcare and an increase in senior staff availability are just some of the recommendations made by experts following a ten-year patient safety analysis...
Study findings could lead to new ways of reducing harmful hospital bacteria

Study findings could lead to new ways of reducing harmful hospital bacteria

New research has revealed critical factors that facilitate the spread of disease from harmful bacteria that survive on hospital and kitchen surfaces, which could...
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Instant UV: a new paradigm to close the disinfection gap

A growing body of research shines light on the need to augment existing disinfection protocols with no-touch and chemical-free methods, such as Instant UV. Infectious...
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Protective wallcoverings in healthcare with DuPont Tedlar PVF films

DuPont Tedlar PVF films form unique protective wallcoverings for high-traffic interior surfaces in healthcare environments. In healthcare environments it is of the utmost importance to...
NHS hospitals to receive £600m for refurbishment

NHS hospitals to receive £600m for refurbishment

Funding of £600m will be provided to NHS Trusts across the country for refurbishment. Staff, patients, and visitors across all regions in England will be...
Hygiene compliance in preventing healthcare-associated infections

Hygiene compliance in preventing healthcare-associated infections

Bacterial screenings at Stockholm’s Karolinska University Hospital enabled researchers to identify and alleviate infection risks. Up to one in 10 hospital patients will develop a...
Environmental hygiene in healthcare with Clean Hospitals

Environmental hygiene in healthcare with Clean Hospitals

HEQ speaks with Clean Hospitals about the importance of healthcare environmental hygiene for patient safety. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown into sharp relief a number...
Hospital bacteria source highlights need for improved infection control

Hospital bacteria source highlights need for improved infection control

Findings from a new study have shown an under-recognised bacteria source – the hospital floor – that highlights the need for improved infection control...
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Reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections

Nova Biologicals presents a systematic and proven approach to reducing Clostridium difficile and many other healthcare-associated infections.
The next step in antimicrobial surface and personal protection technology

The next step in antimicrobial surface and personal protection technology

Goldshield’s innovation could help combat the global issue of healthcare-associated infection, including COVID-19. Goldshield Technologies was founded in 2008 by Tom Higgins, an expert in...
How to eliminate an obvious source of hospital infection

How to eliminate an obvious source of hospital infection

Silentia offers a strategic solution to infection control in healthcare facilities. Hygiene is a key focus at hospitals to prevent the spread of bacteria, infections,...
Reducing antimicrobial resistance with copper

Reducing antimicrobial resistance with copper

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing issue across the globe, and one company is addressing its burden on healthcare through the innovative use of copper. The...

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