Healthcare Estates
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There has been little real attention given to how this huge resource [the NHS estate] could help to improve efficiency, move more care out of hospitals and exploit new technologies issue of who actually maintains and repairs equipment is becoming far less important than the equipment management function and achieving best value and assurance. Demands of regulatory requirements, CQC, requirements for better technology, integrated training needs, and the Lord Carter review’s focus on reducing budgets result in the necessity to think more strategically. Taking a strategic quality-driven approach to managing medical devices should be high on the executive agenda. NHS trusts are only just beginning to focus on a more commercial view of managing assets, including medical equipment, realising there are savings to be made in managing their assets more efficiently. It goes without saying that the equipment management structure must have the right set of tools to manage the performance of equipment assets, be patient-focused, and operate in an efficient manner, to drive out service and cost improvements at the same time as meeting all governance and patient safety standards.
MTS will also profile a trust to demonstrate where achievements have been made. WATER & INFECTION CONTROL THEATRE IHEEM, The Water Management Society and Legionella Control Association have pooled their resources to bring together a free programme of accomplished speakers within the dedicated Water & Infection Control Zone of the Exhibition Hall. Each bite-size presentation of 20-30 minutes will cover new innovative ideas and potential solutions to the ever present challenges of water hygiene and engineering. Speakers have been chosen with insight into their specialist topics, such as rapid microbiology, facilities management, existing and emerging water pathogens and the challenges of infection control and engineering. This is a unique opportunity to engage with peers in a less formal setting. The introduction will be led by Colin Shekleton, chairman of the Water Management Society, while the following
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seminars will include: Opportunistic Waterborne Pathogens in Healthcare Showers; Making Light Work of Hard Water; Compliance and Governance in Water Safety; Preventing Brand New Problems; and How Safe is your Hospital Water?. ENERGY & EFFICIENCY THEATRE Focusing on the ongoing work carried out in the NHS to reduce the carbon footprint of the largest single estate in the UK, this full programme works alongside the Carbon and Energy Fund and BRE. A full two day programme, delivered with partnering associations and exhibitors, will witness: Shamir Ghumra, BRE’s head of Responsible Sourcing, discussing ‘Certifying and assessing sustainable products and E
TEAL showcases fast delivery of hand wash units at Healthcare Estates In support of infection control departments and health estates managers, a unique, fast response service – the TEAL Task Force (TTF) – has been created to help tackle medical and water emergencies immediately with a ‘next day’ delivery of hired, portable, hand wash units. TEAL Patents – the UK’s leading manufacturer of portable hand wash units requiring no access to mains water or drainage – will be showcasing the TTF which launched in September 2014 at Healthcare Estates. The TTF is ideal when units need to be hired at short notice because of an infection outbreak or plumbing issues. The keystone of the TTF is the Stop n’WashTM unit. Designed to educate and encourage the correct hand wash procedure, the Stop n’WashTM unit – created in partnership with infection control departments – includes a
synchronised video display taking users, step-by-step through the seven handwashing actions laid down by NHS guidelines. Suitable for staff, patients and visitors, the hired units are delivered and installed by TTF qualified personnel who ensure it is ready to use. TEAL also trains relevant members of the NHS team, such as hospital estates departments, on how to use and maintain their hired units. TEAL’s safe and fast solution helps contain the spread of infection thereby protecting patients and staff. For further information, please visit stand A17 at Healthcare Estates. FURTHER INFORMATION www.tealwash.com
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