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.Screen off without closing in ...................................................................by Silentia Screens

Flexible privacy solution is a practical and cost-effective alternative to curtains, allowing you to maximise the use of space in a constantly changing environment Do your wards have curtains? This highly flexible alternative, gives privacy and dignity, with an easy to clean and highly manoeuvrable solution. Ideal for open wards, and segregating genders, Silentia Screens reduce sound travel by around 20%, allowing private conversations to be held a

few feet away from the neighbouring bed. Curtains have been shown to harbour infection and need to be regularly laundered or replaced if disposable.

.Piecing it together..................................................................................by Sunflower Medical

The successful Vista trolley range is being expanded by Sunflower Medical with the introduction of a number of new models, designed to make life simpler, easier and organised. The new Action Stations are designed to improve efficiency during ward rounds, and were designed in conjunction with leading consultant Dr Gordon Cauldwell FRCP, at Worthing Hospital. The new Clinical Vista range builds on the success of the standard Vista range by adding a removable stainless steel tray, making it more suitable for clinical procedures and infection control. While the addition of rotating protective buffers helps prevents damage to the trolley and walls of the building when in use.

.Saving staff time with CST MediCall pagers .............................by Call Systems Technology

ENT Department Improves Service with Patient Paging System The ENT team at Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, appreciates the advantages of their MediCall paging system. It eases staff workload and patients are more relaxed and att end their appointments on time. Patients often compliment the department on its quality of care and service and the department prides itself on being the most advanced and efficient ENT Department in the North East.

..Bluetooth innovation is music to surgeon's ears.............................by Wandsworth Group

Surgeons can now listen to their favourite tracks without risk of leaving their iPod in theatre thanks to a new Bluetooth ‘i-fi’ music streaming station from healthcare technology specialist, The Wandsworth Group. Believed to be the first Bluetooth innovation of its kind on the UK market, the discreet 50mm x

50mm wall mounted-unit is designed to pair with any Bluetooth-enabled phone or music media storage device capable of streaming music data files when the user comes within range.

.New course tackles the standards of wiring inspection reporting.........by Eastwood Park

Electrical installation condition reports within healthcare buildings New course at Eastwood Park, 16 May 2012 Eastwood Park is introducing a new short course to assist estates and facilities managers and electrical contractors with the requirements of the latest BS 7671 Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). The course, which will run in May, has been designed to develop managers’ understanding and skills, both for providing a specification and

interpretation of completed EICR reports, and for electrical contractors to ensure a thorough and appropriate inspection is carried out.

.Online certificate archive ...................................................................................by Anachem

Fast and easy pipette calibration audit trail Nobody enjoys hunting through files of paper certificates to check your pipette’s calibration history. Anachem’s new online archive system takes away that stress, by giving you immediate, easy access to validation and calibration certificates. You can now track the full calibration history of all your Anachem serviced pipettes with this personalised tool, by visiting www.anachem.co.uk. The online certificate archiving system gives you quick, easy and completely secure access to your pipette certificates, whenever you want, which is particularly useful for auditing purposes.

.Copper Development Association hosts meeting for antimicrobial copper products.

On April 24th, at Birmingham’s Clarendon Suites, Copper Development Association (CDA) is hosting a meeting for all links in the healthcare supply chain to address its growing interest in, and requirements for, antimicrobial copper products. Copper and many of its alloys (such as brasses, bronzes and copper-nickels) are inherently antimicrobial. With no surface treatment or additional processing, they will naturally kill bacteria, viruses and fungi that settle on their surfaces. With their efficacy demonstrated in situ by clinical trials in countries around the world – and initial results from a three-centre US trial showing a >40% reduction in patients’ risk of acquiring hospital infections in rooms with just six key copper touch surfaces – interest

in and demand for these products is rising, and installations have begun within the NHS.

.Holographic nurse helps UCLH reduce the risk of infection......by Healthcare Messaging

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the first hospital in the country to introduce a holographic ‘Virtual Nurse’ to greet staff and patients on their arrival and remind them about the importance of following good infection control practice. As well as advising staff, patients and visitors about the importance of hand hygiene and cleanliness, the virtual nurse also keeps patients and visitors informed about other trust projects. The Virtual Nurse is just one tactic being used by UCLH to improve awareness of the importance of infection control. Funded by Interserve and provided by The Healthcare Messaging Group, the Virtual Nurse is reflected via high definition video projectors onto a specially developed material which produces a crystal clear image.

.New PVCu clad glazing bead...................... .................... ...........................by Yeoman Shield

Yeoman Shield, the UK market leader in the supply and installation of wall & door protection products, has launched the Yeoman Shield PVCu Clad Door Glazing Bead, which has been specifically designed to replace damaged timber glazing beads. Ideal for repair, refurb or overhaul the hardwood PVCu clad glazing bead provides an innovative solution to protecting exposed timber glazing beads which are vulnerable to damage from everyday traffic such as trolleys, which often result in the beads becoming split - leaving sharp, dangerous edges or completely missing from the vision panel aperture.

.Innovation improves Blood Donation Chair.......................by Renfrew Group International

Renfrew Group International has been working in close partnership with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) to create a user-centred design for a new chair to enhance the donation experience and improve the whole process for collection staff. This partnership approach is an innovation in NHS procurement processes and a breakthrough in competitive tendering. For the first time a truly comparable quotation scenario exists which is fully controlled by the procurement team. This innovative procurement process has been shortlisted for an award at the HSJ awards in November.

.New privacy vision panels...................... .................... ........................................ by Intaview

Launching what it describes as “the ultimate system for privacy vision panels in doors and side screens”, Intaview says its unique patents applied for “twin film” integral blind solution succeeds where traditional products fail. Zero maintenance costs – A simple design with few working parts means the system can operate for longer, lifecycle tested in excess of 25 years and including a 10-year warranty. Easy to specify and install – The flexibility of the system means you can specify one system for both privacy vision panels in both doors and side screens.

.Shielded workstations for St George’s trauma centre.........................by Wardray Premise

Bespoke shielded workstations for the new £1.4m resuscitation unit at St George’s Hospital in South West London have been supplied by Wardray Premise. The new facility provides eight resuscitation bays each with a large bed space to allow emergency care staff to manage the most complex of cases. An overhead X-ray system is built into the ceiling of the department.

.Point of care D-dimer testing at Frimley Park...................... ......................... by Radiometer

Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, UK, has recently invested in Radiometer’s AQT90 FLEX system for point of care D-dimer testing in its Accident and Emergency Department, where it forms part of a screen to help rule out the presence of venous thromboembolism in at-risk patients. Lynda Petley, Manager Point of Care Testing Team in the hospital’s Pathology Department, explained: “Following an extensive laboratory evaluation, the AQT90 FLEX was identified as ‘best of breed’ for our requirements, satisfying both the analytical and ergonomic issues which informed our decision to adopt this as a point of care test.”

.NEW CEILING MOUNTED COOL-PHASE........................................................by Monodraught

Natural ventilation specialist Monodraught has extended the application of PCM technology with the introduction of an innovative, ceiling-mounted version of its COOL-PHASE® system. The new product is a low energy cooling, ventilation and heat recovery system that reduces the running costs of buildings and creates a fresh and healthy indoor environment without compressors or hazardous coolants.

.WANDSWORTH’S IPIN WINS IN DENMARK...................... ................... by Wandsworth Group

Leading Danish electrical contractor, Lindpro, has selected The Wandworth Group’s IPiN nursecall system for all its hard wired nursecall installations in a deal that could be worth up to 25 million Danish Krone (£2.5 million) a year. A €140 million company employing 1,200 people across Denmark, Lindpro is responsible for installing security and safety systems in around 50% of Danish hospital projects and 25% of care home schemes. When the company decided to look for a new nursecall system it began a rigorous selection process for both hard-wired and wireless nursecall systems, narrowing its hardwired choice down to just two IP-based products: the Ethernet-based IPiN from The Wandsworth Group and a Belgian competitor.

.Disposable solution for cost-effective cleaning ....................................................by Vileda

Vileda Professional makes cost effective cleaning easy with the launch of two new disposable products - the new disposable Swispo Mop to complement the Swep range, and MicroRoll disposable microfibre cloth. “The effectiveness of durable cloths and mops can be reduced if correct cleaning protocols are not in place,” says Karen Barker, marketing manager at Vileda Professional.

.Apps-Influence Solution to Healthcare IP System........................ by Static Systems Group

Inspired by the ingenuity and popularity of modern day ‘apps,’ SSG has introduced to its Fusion-IP communications system, a series of packaged applications designed specifically to meet the needs of healthcare environments. The applications were launched at the recent Healthcare Estates Exhibition in Manchester where Static Systems’ Sales and Marketing Director, Phil Wade explained the thinking behind the new packages. “There are so many diverse features and capabilities available through Fusion-IP, that we wanted to simplify choice for specifiers and end users.

.Safe access and exit....................................................................................................by Sidhil

Sidhil’s new Independence Innov8 Low bed Following on from the launch last year of the all new Independence Innov8 ward bed, Sidhil has added to the range with the introduction of the new Innov8 Low version, featuring a minimum platform height of just 218mm - one of the lowest available on the market today. The Independence Innov8 was designed to provide total flexibility in terms of bed

specification for applications from utility ward beds through to high dependency environments, and is already proving popular with many hospitals around the UK.

.Comprehensive medical device testing and asset management............ by Rigel Medical

From the leading brand in the industry, comes a comprehensive range of test tools for the modern biomed engineer. Rigel Medical’s safety analysers, performance analysers and simulators help biomeds, medical physics staff, biomedical and service engineers to comply with strict regulatory guidelines for medical electronic equipment ad are designed to meet IEC 60601 and the newly published standard IEC62353. The popular and versatile Rigel 288 is available featuring easy-to-follow menu driven instructions for simple operation and test control of all IEC 62353 required electrical safety tests in manual, semi automatic or fully automatic test modes.

.Under the microscope.....................................................................................by Rigel Medical

Carl Zeiss Ltd, a global market leader in precision optics and engineering technology , has specified the Rigel Medical 62353 medical safety analyser to comply with IEC 62353, the standard for in-service and after repair testing of medical electronic devices. This move has led to improvements in the testing of hundreds of electrically powered operating microscopes and ophthalmic diagnostic devices which Carl Zeiss supplies and supports throughout the UK to the NHS trusts, private hospitals and high street optometrists.

.Autoclaves ship out early to Africa ................................................................... by Priorclave

A batch of twelve autoclaves recently left Priorclave’s manufacturing facility in SE London destined for hospitals and health care centres throughout Zambia. They represent the final phased shipment to complete a major order placed with Priorclave earlier this year and have been delivered one month ahead of schedule. The order called for a total of seventy-two top-loading, 150L capacity steam sterilisers with high output/low power steam generators built-in.

.Business Case for Power Conditioning ...........................................................by Powervar

POWERVAR launches industry white paper on how power quality can deliver ROI and unburden service costs from the bottom line. POWERVAR a global leader in power management systems, has today launched its new industry white paper outlining how power quality technology can deliver demonstrable cost savings and measureable return on investment (ROI) for businesses.

.Neo-restraints ensure safe transfer to Birmingham Women’s Hospital .......... by ParAid

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Birmingham Women’s hospital, which serves as a regional referral centre for women in the West Midlands, has successfully introduced new Neo-Restraints for the safe transfer of sick and critically-ill babies. Birmingham Women’s Hospitals’ neonatal unit, which works in conjunction with the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, cares for the highest number of small and sick babies in the region. The unit requires safety devices for use between 16 different West Midlands hospitals.

.Private hospitals’monitoring choice .............................................by Next Control Systems

A new Tutela refrigeration monitoring system, from Next Control Systems, has been incorporated into HCA International’s prestigious addresses, including The Harley Street Clinic, The Princess Grace Hospital, The Portland Women and Children’s Hospital, London Bridge Hospital, The Lister Hospital, The Wellington and The HCA Laboratories. The systems are used within pharmacies, clinical trials, theatres and blood transfusion units. Tutela is a real-time monitoring system for controlled environments utilising a fully manned, 24-hour temperature recording and alarm service, which automatically issues alarms via a manned call centre whenever temperature or communications to the site fails.

.Temperature mapping and monitoring for safety...... ....................by Next Control Systems

An expert in the pitfalls surrounding the keeping of blood for transfusions has warned that, so far as blood storage is concerned, temperature mapping is the easy bit and much more needs to be done to meet current requirements. Angela Green has been transfusion practitioner at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Kent for the last six years, having started as a trainee bio scientist there is 1990. Her current roles include temperature monitoring and cold chain management in addition to transfusion practitioner duties. Such is her level of expertise that Mrs. Green is now in demand as a specialist speaker on the subject of conferences and seminars. She believes matters have become more complex over time since the days when antibodies were identified, patients were given blood and standard operating procedures could be printed on one sheet of paper.

.Smart design, smart technology...... ..........................................................by Dometic Group

New styling for Dometic's Silencio bespoke medical fridges Silencio, the newly designed medical fridges from Dometic offer a host of features making them the ideal choice for storing heat sensitive medicines in pharmacies, surgeries, clinics and care homes. Available in a stylish pure white finish, the Silencio fridges now incorporate enhanced security functions and thermostatic control for total peace of mind. Using Dometic’s innovative absorption technology to ensure silent running, the Silencio fridges also include a ‘fuzzy logic’ application which constantly monitors, adjusts and maintains the temperature to between 2 and 8°C.

.New Turbomiser chiller cuts hospital cooling by 50% ........by Cooltherm & Klima-therm

The Turbomiser III chiller uses a new kind of adiabatic technology that, when combined with its high efficiency Turbocor compressors, EC fans and Liquid Pressure Amplification (LPA) system, delivers energy savings of more than 50 per cent compared with conventional screw and reciprocating chillers. The Turbomiser III is equipped with an innovative evaporative system on the face of condensers coils. This “adiabatic advantage” effectively reduces ambient temperatures in the immediate

vicinity of coils by up to 8deg C, lowering condensing temperatures and dramatically improving the chiller’s energy performance.

.Ground-breaking product developments...... ........................................................by Bender

With over 80 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of electrical safety systems Bender UK is a leading provider of isolated power systems (IPS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), surgeons’ panels and complete operating theatre infrastructure packages to UK hospitals. Having listened to client requirements, Bender has recently launched a new ‘industry first’

surgeons control panel with integral 22 inch touch-screen. The touch-screen forms the latest panel’s ‘engine’ incorporating the majority of controls and alarms for the theatre environment but with the benefit of a 67% increase in viewing area when compared with comparable products on the market.

.Aberdeen hospital plugs into the benefits of modular wiring ..by Apex Wiring Solutions

The new multi-million pound Emergency Care Centre at Aberdeen Royal Hospital, the largest hospital within NHS Grampian, is being fitted out with a new clad modular wiring system to provide improved power and lighting services. The 20,000 sq m centre, located on a self-contained 125 acre site to the North West of the city, is being built by Robertson Construction

Group to offer high quality patient care facilities including A&E, acute medical assessment, ward accommodation and a primary care out-of-hours service.

.London hospitals electrical wiring contract cure........ ................by Apex Wiring Solutions

Significant benefits for multi million pound PFI scheme UK market leader Apex Wiring Solutions has won the contract to supply a modular wiring system for the redevelopment of St Bartholomew’s Hospital (Barts) in London. The move is part of the second phase of London NHS Trust’s PFI funded redevelopment of hospital and healthcare facilities across the capital and follows the installation of an armoured wiring system at Whitechapel’s Royal London Hospital. Modular wiring has again been specified to cut electrical installation times, reduce onsite waste and provide a prewired factory tested power and lighting system.

.Nutritional meals in tough times ...... ....................................................................by Apetito

Rosemarie Hoyle, divisional healthcare manager at apetito said: “Providing a nutritionally balanced menu for patients has just got a little more difficult. The squeeze on costs within the NHS invariably leads to a re-evaluation of cost and practices within each area of a hospital. “Hospital catering, whilst not one of the biggest costs, is one that may be seen as offering more opportunity for savings compared to the drug budget; where the cost and use of drugs continues to increase.

.State-of-the-art infotainment....... .....................................................................by Airwave Tv

The 32” and 40” INIX with built-in PC has been specifically designed for the healthcare environment. In addition to its ultra slim LED high definition design, easy clean flat front glass screen and gesture remote control, the INIX replaces the traditional solution of TV and set top box with an array of applications via its innovative and intuitive graphical user interface. The latest movies-on-demand, digital radio, games, jukebox, e-books, instant messaging, social networking and internet access are all provided on

the big screen - controlled from the bed by innovative gesture remote control with integrated keyboard.

.5 star treatment for Circle Bath...... ..................................................................by Airwave Tv

Coupled with Circle Groups mission to run great hospitals dedicated to their patients and five-star hospitality, Airwave Healthcare has recently upgraded the patient entertainment system with an enhanced IPTV system. The installation required the implementation of overlaying new improved equipment to provide a better patient experience in parallel with robust and reliable back-end management tools to deliver additional services including movie content, individual room features and simplified infection control approved remote controls.

.Setting the standard ...... .......................................................................................by Aid Call

Aid Call has been at the forefront of wireless nurse call technology for over 30 years. Our first class knowledge, innovative approach and reputation for delivering reliable, safety critical solutions has clearly positioned us as the leading supplier of wireless nurse call solutions.Accuracy, reliability and real time monitoring for staff attack alarm systems have been greatly enhanced through advanced ultrasound technology now incorporated into Static Systems Group (SSG) Fusion-IP healthcare communication system. As with most other attack alarm systems, members of staff are issued with a discreet transmitter which is attached to a belt or other item of clothing. When an incident occurs the alarm is raised by activating the transmitter, but this is where the similarity with other systems ends.