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Move to Maceration
Sally Whitehead, Ward Manager of Southern
Southern Cross Moves to Maceration
Southern Cross Hospitals in Wellington has replaced its bedpan washers with a macerator as part of its zero tolerance approach to infection. With Cultural safety and infection control as prime drivers, The Vernacare "Vortex" macerator has been installed in Southern Cross Hospitals' Wellington facility as part of its infection prevention strategy. "Vernacare is excellent as it addresses our concern for infection control", said Ward Manager, Sally Whitehead. " Previously we used a combination of systems, combining a sanitiser with washing and disinfecting (for those items that didn't fit in our sanitiser). We were not happy with this system and were even considering a second sanitiser. The Vernacare macerator was a cost-effective option and met infection control standards."
Read more...Vernacare Steps Up
Doubles Production of Patented Washbowl
Vernacare Steps Up on HAI
Vernacare has doubled production of its single-use wash bowl to meet worldwide demand in the fight against hospital-acquired infections. Since developing what it says was the world's first pulp wash bowl two years ago to overcome the infection risk of washing patients using traditional plastic bowls, it has sold almost 11 million, with over 130 UK NHS Trusts and health boards adopting it.
Read more...New Generation Wipe
Tuffie 5 Patient Wipes
Vernacare Launches New Wipe
Vernacare has launched a powerful new cleaning and disinfecting wipe that is kind to the hands, yet eradicates the major five major groups of pathogens, including C.diff, MRSA and E. Coli. Tuffie 5 has passed EU cosmetic legislation as safe to use on skin without gloves, yet is clinically proven to destroy spores such as C.Diff; bacteria, including E.Coli and MRSA; mycobacteria like Mycobacterium Terrae; yeasts and fungi including Candida, together with viruses such as Hepatitus C and HIV/Aids.
Read more...Christiana Healthcare
A Case Study in Environmental
A Case Study in Environmental
Linda Laskowski-Jones, VP of Emergency & Aeromedical Services, has a passion for the environment. Her concern led her to explore Vernacare's biodegradable bedpans and urinals and her staff were very glad she did. After compiling a strong business case, approval was given to install Vernacare's waste management system in Christiana Care's main Emergency Department in the Spring of 2008.
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